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Mid-America Christian University

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Location: Mid-America Christian University

Gulf Coast Bible College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73170-9797

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanSports culture

Known for business — excellent value

Mid-America Christian University is a private institution in Oklahoma City with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,116 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,123.

Established

1953

Motto

Dream BIGGER. Do GREATER.

Mascot

Evangel

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division I

Campus Visits

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—SAT Avg

1,532Students

13:1Student:Faculty

33%Grad Rate

$46,116Earnings 10yr

$17,123Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mid-America Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,896

Room & Board$9,064

Books & Supplies$1,650

Total Cost of Attendance$30,612

Average Net Price$17,123

Median Debt at Graduation$26,394

Monthly Payment (10yr)$280

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,373

$30–48K$15,784

$48–75K$11,256

$75–110K$18,459

$110K+$22,568

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,123

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,444

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (51)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,532

Gender Split

66% / 34%

Women / Men

First Generation

50%

Pell Grant Recipients

40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%

Black 13%

Hispanic 15%

Asian 1%

Two+ 7%

Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.3%

Freshman Retention70.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,265

8 Years$40,045

10 Years$46,116

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$35,600

Men

$53,100

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Evangels

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History & Fun Facts

•Gaulke established the institution with the help of the First Church of God.
•In the fall of 1955, the curriculum of the institution was expanded to that of a four-year university and the name was changed to Gulf Coast Bible College.
•In 1966, Gulf-Coast Bible College became an associate member of the American Association of Bible Colleges and was granted full membership in 1968.
•The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional accrediting association, granted full accreditation in 1978.
•The Gulf Coast Bible College became a general agency of the Church of God (Anderson) in June 1968.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from OK state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

183 mi(317 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

307 mi(532 min)

Austinpop. 960K

351 mi(608 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City3 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth172 mi

MCI Kansas City315 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1500 mi · ~43h 20m drive

New York, NY1331 mi · ~38h 27m drive

Hartford, CT1411 mi · ~40h 46m drive

Providence, RI1476 mi · ~42h 38m drive

Albany, NY1369 mi · ~39h 33m drive

Syracuse, NY1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive

Rochester, NY1193 mi · ~34h 28m drive

Buffalo, NY1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive

Philadelphia, PA1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive

Harrisburg, PA1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive

Newark, NJ1322 mi · ~38h 11m drive

Washington, DC1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive

Baltimore, MD1181 mi · ~34h 7m drive

Atlanta, GA758 mi · ~21h 54m drive

Charlotte, NC943 mi · ~27h 15m drive

Raleigh, NC1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive

Miami, FL1225 mi · ~35h 23m drive

Orlando, FL1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive

Tampa, FL1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive

Nashville, TN608 mi · ~17h 34m drive

New Orleans, LA574 mi · ~16h 35m drive

Richmond, VA1128 mi · ~32h 35m drive

Chicago, IL701 mi · ~20h 15m drive

Detroit, MI917 mi · ~26h 29m drive

Minneapolis, MN703 mi · ~20h 19m drive

St. Louis, MO466 mi · ~13h 28m drive

Kansas City, MO307 mi · ~8h 52m drive

Indianapolis, IN695 mi · ~20h 5m drive

Columbus, OH858 mi · ~24h 47m drive

Cleveland, OH957 mi · ~27h 39m drive

Milwaukee, WI741 mi · ~21h 24m drive

Dallas, TX183 mi · ~5h 17m drive

Houston, TX407 mi · ~11h 45m drive

Austin, TX351 mi · ~10h 8m drive

San Antonio, TX413 mi · ~11h 56m drive

Los Angeles, CA1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive

San Francisco, CA1385 mi · ~40h 1m drive

San Diego, CA1134 mi · ~32h 46m drive

Seattle, WA1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive

Portland, OR1487 mi · ~42h 57m drive

Denver, CO507 mi · ~14h 39m drive

Phoenix, AZ836 mi · ~24h 9m drive

Salt Lake City, UT862 mi · ~24h 54m drive

Honolulu, HI3735 mi · ~107h 54m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Oklahoma City (OKC)3 miles

Rental car

5 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

6 min$4-6

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)172 miles

Rental car

258 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

344 min$206-344

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Mid-America Christian University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award