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Oklahoma Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian university based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It was established by the Wesleyan Church in 1959 with the purpose of providing higher education to Wesleyan youth within a Christian environment. The university offers a variety of academic programs through the following schools:
Oklahoma Wesleyan University sponsors sports teams in basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, track and field, cross country, and tennis. Available clubs and organizations include the Small Group Bible Studies Club, The Altar, Operation Saturation, and the Summer Ministry Teams. Grants, loans, and scholarships offered by the college include the Alumni Dependent Grant, Multiple Student Grant, the Wesleyan Ministerial Loan/Grant, and the Valedictorian Salutatorian Award.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Bartlesville, OK. The school has a Wesleyan religious affiliation. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Oklahoma Wesleyan University than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Oklahoma Wesleyan University offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,046 students (948 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Oklahoma Wesleyan University belong to the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
2201 Silver Lake Rd
Bartlesville, OK 74006-6299
General Phone: (918) 333-6151
http://www.okwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 106 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Business and Management | 97 | business management, business, marketing studies, human resources |
| Religion and Philosophy | 24 | pastoral counseling and ministries, missionary studies, bible studies, theology, religion, theology and religious vocations, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | general studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, music teaching |
| Science | 6 | physical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | exercise science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 218 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Oklahoma Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 1,046 students (948 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 11% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 63% |
| Texas | 9% |
| Kansas | 7% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University offers campus housing for 325 of its 948 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bartlesville, 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,685 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,685 |
| Room and board | $ 6,050 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,300 |
Financial Aid:
Oklahoma Wesleyan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 315100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $47,854 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $42,057 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $46,209 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,170 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $44,683 | 4 | $40,524 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 71 | 169 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 51 | 98 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oklahoma Wesleyan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Wesleyan 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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