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Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Oklahoma Baptist University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Oklahoma Baptist University anchors the college town of Shawnee, OK, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $73,651 four years out. 17.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,308 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1190 — near the OK middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Oklahoma Baptist University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Oklahoma Baptist University received 3,730 applications and admitted 2,077 (55.7%), with 428 enrolling.
You can apply to Oklahoma Baptist University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1000 and 1190; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Oklahoma Baptist University compares
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 49.4% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,570 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,434 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Oklahoma Baptist University: $48,434 median at year ten, versus $46,116 across Oklahoma institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,570 regardless of where you're from. At Oklahoma Baptist University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,308 — Oklahoma Baptist University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
52.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Oklahoma Baptist University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Oklahoma Baptist University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,651 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,577 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $47,162 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,956 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $46,512 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,306 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,740 |
Median earnings for these 7 Oklahoma Baptist University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,434 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 51 additional Oklahoma Baptist University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Oklahoma Baptist University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1190 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 49.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Oklahoma Baptist University's acceptance rate?
55.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,077 admitted from 3,730 applicants.
How much does Oklahoma Baptist University cost?
At Oklahoma Baptist University, published tuition is $35,570 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Oklahoma Baptist University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Oklahoma Baptist University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,434 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- Randall University — 57.9% admitted
- East Central University — 58.1% admitted
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus — 75% admitted
- Oklahoma City University — 77% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.