The campus of Mid America Christian University is in Oklahoma City, OK, which is a large city. Its Church of God nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Mid America Christian University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Mid America Christian University is known for its programs in business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Mid America Christian University had 869 students enrolled (800 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Mid America Christian University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mid-America Christian University equips students to impact thier world for Christ through achieving Bible-based academic excellence in a Christian environment so that students professionally serve in their chosen vocation/ministry."
More complete details are provided below.
Mid America Christian University
3500 SW 119th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73170-9797
General Phone: (405) 691-3800
http://www.macu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 134 | business management, management sciences, organizational behavior, MIS |
| Therapy and Counseling | 41 | social psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 38 | theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling and ministries, pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Mid America Christian University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 178 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 68 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mid America Christian University had a total enrollment of 869 students (800 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Mid America Christian University offers campus housing for 215 of its 800 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,800 |
| Room and board | $ 5,176 |
| Room charge | $ 2,776 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mid America Christian University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 694200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $53,480 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $48,600 | 3 | $48,043 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $49,020 | 5 | $44,811 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $50,084 | 8 | $46,023 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mid America Christian University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of God affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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