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Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $20,958 a year

Median debt at graduation: $24,801 (all students)

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Oklahoma Baptist University is a Christian university in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Chapel meets each Wednesday at 10:00 AM, students must attend 96 chapel programs to earn a bachelor's degree, and the Common Core includes two Bible courses. Spiritual Life runs small groups, dorm Bible studies, student worship gatherings and local and global outreach.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Each Wednesday, students gather to hear biblically grounded, challenging messages and engage in powerful worship led by their peers.”

    Source: okbu.edu

  • “Through intentional small groups, students gather regularly for discipleship, accountability and spiritual growth.”

    Source: okbu.edu

  • “Through local and global outreach, students unite to meet needs, share hope and reflect the heart of Christ.”

    Source: okbu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students must attend 96 chapel programs to earn a bachelor's degree, and must stay for the full length of each program.

Source: catalog.okbu.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10 a.m., with some Monday and Friday chapels on select dates.

Source: catalog.okbu.edu
Where do I find community?

Dorm Bible studies create community in residence halls, and small groups meet regularly for discipleship and accountability.

Source: okbu.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can apply for Spring Break and summer trips, and the Avery T. Willis Center for Global Mobilization supports outreach.

Source: okbu.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
56 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.52%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,024 · ACT 18
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,243

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

DWorship and chapel: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

54 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel every Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Monday and Friday chapels are offered on select dates only.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapels are provided each Wednesday of the semester at 10:00 am.”
      Chapel is provided every Wednesday of the semester at 10:00 AM.
      “In addition to Wednesday chapels, OBU provides chapel experiences at 10:00 am on select Mondays and Fridays throughout the semester.”
      Monday and Friday chapels are offered on select dates.
    2. Chapel Experience | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each Wednesday, students gather to hear biblically grounded, challenging messages and engage in powerful worship led by their peers.”
      Chapel gathers students each Wednesday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Required: 96 chapel programs for a bachelor's degree, with attendance tracked by scanning in and out.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are required to attend a total of 96 chapel programs to receive a bachelor’s degree.”
      Students must attend 96 chapel programs to earn a bachelor's degree.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesTwice a month (Canterbury, a student-led worship gathering, is held every other week; the Campus Worship Team hosts a prayer and extended-worship chapel twice a month.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Community | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/christian-community.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Held bi-weekly, this sacred time invites students to pause, reflect, and lift their voices in praise”
      Canterbury, a student-led worship gathering, is held every other week.
    2. Chapel Experience | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Twice a month, the student Campus Worship Team hosts a designated chapel focused specifically on prayer and extended worship.”
      A prayer and extended-worship chapel is held twice a month.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Campus prayer gatherings and the twice-monthly prayer chapel are listed with no weekly prayer room or daily prayer offering.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Local Outreach | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/local-outreach.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Come together with other OBU students to pray for our campus and for the nations to be reached with the gospel.”
      Students gather to pray for campus and the nations; frequency not stated.
    2. Chapel Experience | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/chapel.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Twice a month, the student Campus Worship Team hosts a designated chapel focused specifically on prayer and extended worship.”
      A prayer and extended-worship chapel is held twice a month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students must be in the auditorium for the full length of the chapel program”
      Chapel is held in an auditorium on campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (The Common Core shown for the Theology and Ministry and Global Marketplace Engagement degrees requires BIBL 1013 and BIBL 1023 (two courses). The Common Core for other degrees was not checked.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Global Marketplace Engagement Common Core | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.okbu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2100 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3”
      BIBL 1013 Introduction to Christian Scripture is part of the Common Core (Biblical Literacy).
      “BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3”
      BIBL 1023 Christian Theology and Ethics is part of the Common Core (Biblical Literacy).
    2. Theology and Ministry Common Core | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.okbu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2201 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3”
      The Theology and Ministry Common Core includes BIBL 1013 Introduction to Christian Scripture.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology and Ministry, Bible and Theology Emphasis, BA | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.okbu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2202&returnto=492 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theology and Ministry, Bible and Theology Emphasis, BA”
      A Bible and Theology emphasis BA is offered in Theology and Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

93 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Five people are listed on the Spiritual Life staff page (student ministry coordinator, dean, worship leader, and two global mobilization staff).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life Staff | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-life-staff.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Student Ministry Leadership Engagement”
      Dr. Matthew Kearns is Dean of Student Ministry Leadership Engagement on the Spiritual Life staff.
      “Coordinator for Student Ministry, Leadership and Engagement”
      Clayton Freeman is Coordinator for Student Ministry, Leadership and Engagement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Discipleship groups, dorm Bible studies, Canterbury and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Community | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/christian-community.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through intentional small groups, students gather regularly for discipleship, accountability and spiritual growth.”
      Students gather in small groups for discipleship.
      “Dorm Bible studies create a meaningful community right where you live.”
      Dorm Bible studies are offered to students.
    2. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student-led worship teams allow students to use their gifts in worship experiences like Canterbury and FCA.”
      Student-led worship teams lead worship experiences such as Canterbury and FCA.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Dorm Bible studies are described as taking place in residence halls across campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Community | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/christian-community.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dorm Bible studies create a meaningful community right where you live.”
      Dorm Bible studies are offered to students.
      “In residence halls across campus, faith becomes part of everyday conversation and encouragement.”
      Faith life in residence halls is described across campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Partnerships with local churches to encourage students to join a local church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “OBU partners with local churches in a variety of ways to encourage all members of the OBU community to be active members of local bodies of believers.”
      OBU partners with local churches to encourage membership in a local church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life Staff | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/spiritual-life-staff.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dean of Student Ministry Leadership Engagement”
      Dr. Matthew Kearns is Dean of Student Ministry Leadership Engagement on the Spiritual Life staff.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Global Outreach | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Avery T. Willis Center for Global Mobilization provides support and opportunities for students to reach out to people in Shawnee, Oklahoma City, the United States, and all around the globe.”
      The Avery T. Willis Center offers local and global outreach opportunities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Many spring break and summer trips are listed each year, with team sizes and dates; recorded at the 'Many each year' level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Trip Opportunities | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/trip-opportunities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Apply by October 22nd for Spring Break and Summer 2027 trips.”
      Spring break and summer mission trips are offered each year, with several teams listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany
    Sources (1)
    1. Local Outreach | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/local-outreach.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Age2Age meets to both visit and worship with residents of local nursing homes.”
      Students serve local nursing home residents through Age2Age.
      “This project serves the needs of refugees as they adjust to life in the United States.”
      A local project serves refugees in Oklahoma.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany
    Sources (2)
    1. Global Outreach | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Avery T. Willis Center for Global Mobilization provides support and opportunities for students to reach out to people in Shawnee, Oklahoma City, the United States, and all around the globe.”
      The Avery T. Willis Center offers local and global outreach opportunities.
    2. Trip Opportunities | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/trip-opportunities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Partner with a local orphanage/foster care homes in Johannesburg to invest in the lives of babies & children.”
      A trip partners with an orphanage in Johannesburg.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through local and global outreach, students unite to meet needs, share hope and reflect the heart of Christ.”
      Outreach is described as sharing hope and reflecting the heart of Christ.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held every Wednesday at 10:00 AM, and students must attend 96 chapel programs to earn a bachelor's degree.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapels are provided each Wednesday of the semester at 10:00 am.”
      Chapel is provided every Wednesday of the semester at 10:00 AM.
      “Students are required to attend a total of 96 chapel programs to receive a bachelor’s degree.”
      Students must attend 96 chapel programs to earn a bachelor's degree.
  • The Common Core shown for the theology and global marketplace degrees includes two Bible courses, BIBL 1013 and BIBL 1023.
    Sources (1)
    1. Global Marketplace Engagement Common Core | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.okbu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2100 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3”
      BIBL 1013 Introduction to Christian Scripture is part of the Common Core (Biblical Literacy).
      “BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3”
      BIBL 1023 Christian Theology and Ethics is part of the Common Core (Biblical Literacy).
  • Local and global outreach is wide: many spring and summer trips and local ministry projects such as Age2Age.
    Sources (2)
    1. Trip Opportunities | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/trip-opportunities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Apply by October 22nd for Spring Break and Summer 2027 trips.”
      Spring break and summer mission trips are offered each year, with several teams listed.
    2. Local Outreach | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/local-outreach.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Age2Age meets to both visit and worship with residents of local nursing homes.”
      Students serve local nursing home residents through Age2Age.

Concerns

  • Chapel is offered every Wednesday; Monday and Friday chapels are on select dates only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In addition to Wednesday chapels, OBU provides chapel experiences at 10:00 am on select Mondays and Fridays throughout the semester.”
      Monday and Friday chapels are offered on select dates.
  • The Common Core Bible courses are shown for two degree programs.
    Sources (1)
    1. Global Marketplace Engagement Common Core | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.okbu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2100 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3”
      BIBL 1013 Introduction to Christian Scripture is part of the Common Core (Biblical Literacy).

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Oklahoma Baptist University

  • Address: 500 W. University St., Shawnee, OK 74804
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Auditorium (chapel)

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Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Spiritual Life is committed to supporting the University’s Mission through Chapel, Student Ministry, the Avery T. Willis Center for Global Mobilization, and Pastoral Care.”
    Spiritual Life supports the university's mission through chapel, student ministry, global mobilization and pastoral care.
  2. Spiritual Life | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Through local and global outreach, students unite to meet needs, share hope and reflect the heart of Christ.”
    Outreach is described as sharing hope and reflecting the heart of Christ.
  3. Global Outreach | Oklahoma Baptist Universityokbu.edu/global-outreach/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Avery T. Willis Center for Global Mobilization provides support and opportunities for students to reach out to people in Shawnee, Oklahoma City, the United States, and all around the globe.”
    The Avery T. Willis Center offers local and global outreach opportunities.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 2

  • Trip opportunities (spring break and summer)Off campus
    Spring break and summer
    Mission and outreach teams for spring break and summer trips, listed on the Global Outreach page.
    okbu.edu, okbu.edu
  • Age2AgeOff campus
    Visits and worship with residents of local nursing homes.
    okbu.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Dorm Bible studiesOn campus
    Bible studies held in the residence halls.
    okbu.edu, okbu.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Small groups and discipleship groups
    Discipleship groups such as BetterMan, Delight Ministries, MasterLife and Practicing the Way are offered for small-group discipleship.
    okbu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Canterbury
    Every other week
    A long-standing student-led worship gathering with prayer and praise.
    okbu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday10:00 AM · Weekly chapel for the semester. Monday and Friday chapels are on select dates only.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Life | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | Oklahoma Baptist Universitycatalog.okbu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=474 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapels are provided each Wednesday of the semester at 10:00 am.”
    Chapel is provided every Wednesday of the semester at 10:00 AM.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$17,562
$30,001–$48,000$17,103
$48,001–$75,000$21,033
$75,001–$110,000$21,570
Over $110,000$26,102

Full cost of attendance before aid: $48,695 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,409
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 45% · Women 55%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
26%
Total students1,526
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,958
Cost of attendance (per year)$48,695
Median federal debt at graduation$24,801
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
52%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
44%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
43%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
70%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$48,434
Admission rate49%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $714 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants17%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1070–1240ACT 17–19
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1024
SAT reading & writing540–630
SAT math530–610
ACT composite17–19
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 52 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Business administration$73,651
Nursing$72,577
Interdisciplinary studies$47,162
Secondary education$46,956
Clinical and counseling psychology$46,512
Teacher education$45,306
Communication studies$42,740

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Anthropology, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminology, Design, English, Entrepreneurship, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Family and human development, Finance, Fine arts, Global studies, Graphic communications, History, Information science, International business, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Linguistics, Marketing, Mathematics, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Natural Sciences, Other biological and biomedical sciences, Other mathematics and statistics, Other parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology, Other theology and religious vocations, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Pastoral counseling, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Political science, Psychology, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Special education, Theatre, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Health professions21%
Education12%
Business10%
Theology and religious studies8%
Psychology8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older6%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,700
SportsNCAA Division II · Great American Conference
ROTCAir Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member16 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time47%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$122,293IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 85% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceOKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)About 38 miles away
Town population31,671Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreOklahoma CityAbout 34 miles away
Typical weather40°F in January · 82°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Shawnee 3nnw Mesonet, OK

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.640.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary1.910.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Oklahoma Baptist University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miSpiritual Life, Oklahoma Baptist University: 0.1 miOklahoma Baptist University (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Oklahoma Baptist University a Christian college?
Yes. Oklahoma Baptist University is a Christian college.
What is Oklahoma Baptist University’s Compass Score?
76 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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