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Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Oklahoma Baptist University is a private institution in Shawnee with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1173, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,434 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,880.

Established
1910
Motto
Eruditione Religioneque Veritas
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
56%Acceptance
1173SAT Avg
1,292Students
15:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$48,434Earnings 10yr
$23,880Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oklahoma Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1173

Reading & WritingMid: 560
510600
MathMid: 535
490590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1173

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,050
Room & Board$9,240
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$46,950
Average Net Price$23,880
Median Debt at Graduation$24,801
Monthly Payment (10yr)$263

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,668
$30–48K$18,530
$48–75K$24,595
$75–110K$24,828
$110K+$27,449

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,880

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,363

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,292
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 7%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Two+ 17%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.7%
Freshman Retention68.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,581
8 Years$45,143
10 Years$48,434

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,900
Men
$52,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bison

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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