Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Oklahoma
Christian colleges ranked by first-year retention: the share of full-time freshmen who come back for a second year.
Christian colleges where the most freshmen return in Oklahoma6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by first-year retention.
How this list is made
- Schools in Oklahoma.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- Has a first-year retention rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by retention rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 73% of freshmen return
- 56% graduate
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Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK · Private nonprofit- 65% of freshmen return
- 44% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nazarene University | $22,084 | $21,900 | $54,951 | 51% |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $21,872 | $26,000 | $49,203 | 56% |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | $20,958 | $24,801 | $48,434 | 52% |
| Mid-America Christian University | $16,692 | $26,394 | $46,116 | 44% |
| Southwestern Christian University | $20,146 | $20,715 | $40,391 | 16% |
| Randall University | $16,383 | $22,626 | $42,051 | 26% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.