Oklahoma Baptist University

https://www.okbu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,700

4.48% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,839

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

49.4%

3,653 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,569

84.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.4%

276 Graduates

About

Oklahoma Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Pottawatomie County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oklahoma Baptist University were Registered Nursing (40 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy (21 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (16 degrees).

In 2024, 332 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma Baptist University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (220 degrees), 4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University is $31,700, which is $7,700 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University is $31,700, which is $7,700 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,839.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Oklahoma Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,700

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University was $31,700. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University is $7,700 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oklahoma Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,839

2024 Value

5.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Oklahoma Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,839. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Oklahoma Baptist University grew by 5.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oklahoma Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,770

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma Baptist University was of $8,770 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.33% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 11.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oklahoma Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.16% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oklahoma Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Oklahoma Baptist University received 3,653 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.06% annual growth. Out of those 3,653 applicants, 1,805 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,569 students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,805

Accepted Out of 3,653

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma Baptist University was 49.4% (1,805 admissions from 3,653 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 55.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.06%, while admissions declined by 13.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oklahoma Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oklahoma Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,569 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University is 1,329 students and the part-time enrollment is 240. This means that 84.7% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.8% White, 11.7% Two or More Races, 7.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.99% Black or African American, 3.44% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Asian, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.3%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Two or More Races Female (8.13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.2%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Two or More Races Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,569 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University is 1,329 and the part-time enrollment is 240. This means that 84.7% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oklahoma Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oklahoma Baptist University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Oklahoma Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oklahoma Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
922 enrolled students
Two or More Races
184 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
123 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Baptist University is 58.8% White, 11.7% Two or More Races, 7.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.99% Black or African American, 3.44% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Asian, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 150 students (9.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 76 more women than men received degrees from Oklahoma Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oklahoma Baptist University is white (220 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (55 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oklahoma Baptist University is Registered Nursing (40 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (21 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (16 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oklahoma Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,517,915 people), Secondary school teachers (486,052 people), Education administrators (267,989 people), Special education teachers (202,836 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (197,278 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2024 are Theology (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), and Education (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Baptist University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Baptist University are Theology (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), and Education (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oklahoma Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,788,093 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,947 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (200,609 people), Religious organizations (156,332 people), and Child day care services (116,973 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oklahoma Baptist University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy
21 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma Baptist University was Registered Nursing with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oklahoma Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

204

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Baptist University, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (204).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oklahoma Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Baptist University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 6 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 39 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Oklahoma Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
220 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma Baptist University is white (220 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (55 degrees).

2.71% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
201 degrees awarded
White Female
193 degrees awarded
White Female
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma Baptist University is white female (201 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (193 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $172M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 745k (0.432%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Oklahoma Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 48M. Oklahoma Baptist University employs 40 Associate professors, 24 Professors and 18 Assistant professors. Most academics at Oklahoma Baptist University are Female Associate professor (20), Male Associate professor (20), and Male Professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 58 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

Endowment

$172M

2024 Endowment

1.54%

growth from 2023

Oklahoma Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $172M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma Baptist University grew 1.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $127M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oklahoma Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.5M

2024 Salaries

3.41%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Oklahoma Baptist University paid a median of $17.5M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($48M) and a 3.41% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.56% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.42% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Oklahoma Baptist University paid a total of $6.7M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees, Management with 41 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

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