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Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK · Town · 1,308 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on "Bison Hill" in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a highly ranked, private Christian institution best known for its intentional integration of faith and rigorous academic scholarship. Prospective students are especially drawn to its premier College of Nursing—renowned for outstanding licensure pass rates—alongside acclaimed programs in business, theology, and the natural sciences. The student experience is anchored by a supportive, Christ-centered campus culture featuring weekly chapel services, NCAA Division II athletics, and a vibrant residential community. What truly sets OBU apart is its deep commitment to faculty mentorship and historic campus traditions, such as the energetic "Ka-Rip" spirit chant that welcomes new students and cements a lifelong sense of belonging.

Wikipedia:Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a private Baptist university in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It was established in 1910 under the original name of The Baptist University of Oklahoma. OBU is owned and was founded by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.

Location
Shawnee, OK, 74804 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
170 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$48,695
Avg net price
$20,958
Room & board
$9,700
Tuition
$35,570
Books & supplies
$850/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,562
$30–48k
$17,103
$48–75k
$21,033
$75–110k
$21,570
$110k+
$26,102
Admissions
Admit rate
49%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1024
Reading 540–630
Math 530–610
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 17–19
English 16–19
Math 16–17
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Oklahoma Baptist University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
4-yr on-time completion
43%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
29%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
54%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,581
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,434
Median debt
$24,801
Monthly loan payment
$263
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$26,490
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
26%
Median family income
$51,701
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
4%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
13%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
8%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,581
10 years after entry
$48,434
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology20
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19
Business Administration, Management and Operations14
International/Globalization Studies9
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness9
History9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8
Biology, General8
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries8
Visual and Performing Arts, General8
Marketing8
Criminology7
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Institutional
Endowment
$172M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
47%
Avg faculty salary
$8,621/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,243
Federal loan rate
23%

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