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Mid America Christian University

Overview of Mid America Christian University

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.

Areas of Study

Mid America Christian University is known for its programs in business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.

Mid America Christian University Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 869 students enrolled (775 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Mid America Christian University are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Mid America Christian University

Mid America Christian University
3500 SW 119th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73170-9797
General Phone: (405) 691-3800
http://www.macu.edu

Mid America Christian University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management80management sciences, business management, MIS, non-profit management
Security And Law Enforcement36criminal justice and administration
Religion And Philosophy29pastoral counseling and ministries, theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious music
Therapy And Counseling28social psychology, behavioral sciences
Liberal Arts5general studies, interdisciplinary studies, technical and business writing
Education And Teaching5elementary school teaching, math teaching, English teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching
Music0music performance

Number of programs and degrees for Mid America Christian University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree17219
Master's degree92
Associate's degree21

Student Body

In 2007, Mid America Christian University had a total enrollment of 869 students (775 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate90%
Graduate10%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black12%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
American Indian6%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-198%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2914%
30-3413%
35-3911%
40-4913%
50-648%
65+0%

Mid America Christian University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %

Mid America Christian University Room and Board (2007)

Mid America Christian University offers campus housing for 202 of its 775 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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 does not offer students a meal plan.

Mid America Christian University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,950
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,950
Room and board$ 4,900
Room charge$ 2,600
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,300
Books and supplies$ 900
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)

Mid America Christian University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track116

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$49,5760*
Associate professoracademic year4$51,7961*
Assistant professoracademic year4$46,4285$40,934
All faculty totalacademic year11$49,2396$41,252

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mid America Christian University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSooner Athletic Conference
BaseballSooner Athletic Conference

Mid America Christian University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

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
Technical and Business Writing

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Social Psychology

Mid America Christian University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mid America Christian University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Mid America Christian University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Mid America Christian University % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Mid America Christian University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Mid America Christian University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Mid America Christian University Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mid America Christian University Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Mid America Christian University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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