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Oklahoma Baptist University is found in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Shawnee is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Baptist identity. Oklahoma Baptist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Oklahoma Baptist University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and therapy and counseling.
Admission to Oklahoma Baptist University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Oklahoma Baptist University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,649 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Oklahoma Baptist University. The school has a residential or campus feel. Oklahoma Baptist University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference. Oklahoma Baptist University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma Baptist University
500 W University
Shawnee, OK 74804
General Phone: (405) 275-2850
Admissions Phone: (405) 878-2133
Financial Aid Phone: (405) 878-2016
http://www.okbu.edu
Oklahoma Baptist University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 74 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher education and development, special ed, science teaching, foreign language teaching, business teaching, family/home economics teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 70 | bible studies, theology and religious vocations, missionary studies, religious music, religion, religious education, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology courses, psychology, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy |
| Business And Management | 39 | finance, business management, accounting, sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, business and related services, MIS, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | English, political science, history, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing |
| Science | 12 | biology, biological and physical sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 11 | public relations, communication and journalism, journalism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama, various performing arts |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, parks and recreation management |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work, family and consumer science, social service professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science, information science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care facilities management |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma Baptist University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 313 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Oklahoma Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,649 students (1,501 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 51% |
| Texas | 18% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| California | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
Oklahoma Baptist University offers campus housing for 1,250 of its 1,501 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Shawnee, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,161 | 868 | 75% | 371 | 43% |
| Men | 418 | 312 | 75% | 145 | 46% |
| Women | 743 | 556 | 75% | 226 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (405) 878-2133
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,924 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,924 |
| Room and board | $ 4,140 |
| Room charge | $ 1,840 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (405) 878-2016
Oklahoma Baptist University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $50,799 | 8 | $46,808 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $45,325 | 12 | $43,818 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $39,828 | 17 | $35,872 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,615 | 9 | $31,613 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $44,916 | 46 | $39,013 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 142 | 104 | 246 |
| Track | 37 | 37 | 74 |
| Basketball | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| Baseball | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 37 | 53 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oklahoma Baptist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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