Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK500 W University, Shawnee, OK 74804
405-275-2850
Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States. The university is affiliated with the Baptist Church. OBU was founded in 1910 by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. The university's mission is to prepare students for "lives of service and leadership in a global society."
OBU offers over 60 undergraduate majors, as well as graduate programs in business, education, nursing, and theology. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
OBU has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, representing 40 states and 30 countries. The student body is approximately 60% female and 40% male. The average class size is 20 students.
The university is home to the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, which houses a collection of over 1,000 works of art from around the world. OBU also operates a radio station, KOBU, which broadcasts on 90.5 FM.
OBU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and the Oklahoma Association of Private Colleges and Universities (OAPCU). The university is also a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1763
Acceptance Rate: 58.21%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.okbu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.okbu.edu/financial-aid/six-easy-steps.html
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $45100
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $45100
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Oklahoma Baptist University is $171336.14. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Oklahoma Baptist University. For graduates of Oklahoma Baptist University, we saw an average early-career income of $47900.00 and mid-career income of $80900.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.