C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
51/100 · earnings-weighted

Oklahoma Baptist University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Oklahoma Baptist University campus, Shawnee, OK
Oklahoma Baptist University campus, Shawnee, OK. Photo: kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,526
Total Enrollment
50%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
56%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Oklahoma Baptist University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,434
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,581
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,801
Median debt at graduation
52.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,024
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
17.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 51% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Oklahoma Baptist University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$73,651+8%#265 of 1176#107$19,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,584$72,577-18%#924 of 966#787$27,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies—$47,162-15%#178 of 207#128—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,135$46,956-9%#278 of 345#172$21,050
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$29,879$46,512-8%#45 of 59#31$24,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,802$45,306-4%#472 of 680#293$25,825
Communication and Media Studies—$42,740-24%#603 of 660#523$25,367

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Oklahoma Baptist University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $227,710
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,274/mo — vs ~$410/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 74801 (6.4% cap, Shawnee)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $30,340 $30,340
Room $3,690
Board $4,610
Total Cost (On-Campus) $48,900 $48,900

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
53%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 40 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 21 grads/yr Education, General 16 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 15 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 13 grads/yr Bible/Biblical Studies 12 grads/yr Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 12 grads/yr Religion/Religious Studies, Other 11 grads/yr Communication and Media Studies, Other 11 grads/yr Criminology 11 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 9 grads/yr Psychology, General 8 grads/yr Finance, General 7 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7 grads/yr Accounting 6 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 6 grads/yr Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 6 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Oklahoma Baptist University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Physical therapists
$101k/yr 267,200 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,526
Total Students
55%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Hispanic 2%
Black 6%
Asian 1%
Two or More 16%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 85%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oklahoma Baptist University?
Oklahoma Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 56%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Oklahoma Baptist University?
Tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University is $30,340 for in-state students and $30,340 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University?
The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is 50%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Oklahoma Baptist University a good school?
Oklahoma Baptist University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Oklahoma Baptist University?
Oklahoma Baptist University has a total enrollment of 1,526 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology