Oklahoma Baptist University

https://www.okbu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,340

3.44% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,099

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

55.7%

3,730 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,526

85.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.7%

276 Graduates

About

Oklahoma Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Pottawatomie County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oklahoma Baptist University were Registered Nursing (33 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy (20 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (18 degrees).

In 2023, 334 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma Baptist University. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (227 degrees), 4.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University is $30,340, which is $1,060 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma Baptist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 455 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University is $30,340, which is $1,060 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,099.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Oklahoma Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,340

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University was $30,340. The cost of tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University is $1,060 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$25,099

2023 Value

1.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oklahoma Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,099. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oklahoma Baptist University grew by 1.73%.

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

$8,248

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oklahoma Baptist University was of $8,248 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.23% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.85% 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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Oklahoma Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oklahoma Baptist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 455 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oklahoma Baptist University received 3,730 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.61% annual growth. Out of those 3,730 applicants, 2,077 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,526 students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2023. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oklahoma Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,077

Accepted Out of 3,730

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oklahoma Baptist University was 55.7% (2,077 admissions from 3,730 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 47.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.61%, while admissions grew by 28.9%.

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

17%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2023 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 1,526 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University is 1,302 students and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.9% White, 16.4% Two or More Races, 6.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.96% Black or African American, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.11% Asian, and 0.0655% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Two or More Races Female (9.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.6%), followed by White Male (20.8%) and Two or More Races Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,526 students. The full-time enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University is 1,302 and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

69%

2023 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
869 enrolled students
Two or More Races
250 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oklahoma Baptist University is 56.9% White, 16.4% Two or More Races, 6.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.96% Black or African American, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.11% Asian, and 0.0655% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 147 students (9.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 72 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 (227 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (52 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oklahoma Baptist University is Registered Nursing (33 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (20 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (18 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (20 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), and History (9 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 (175,802 people), Other managers (170,552 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (144,341 people), Secondary school teachers (134,037 people), and Clergy (128,027 people).

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2023 are Theology (20 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), History (9 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Oklahoma Baptist University are Theology (20 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), History (9 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (515,137 people), Elementary & secondary schools (435,145 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (424,555 people), Offices of physicians (205,467 people), and Computer Systems Design (150,522 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
33 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy
20 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oklahoma Baptist University was Registered Nursing with 33 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

131

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

203

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Baptist University, which is 0.645 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (203).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.56 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Oklahoma Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (58.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oklahoma Baptist University is Female and White (58.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.725% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
227 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
52 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oklahoma Baptist University is white (227 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (52 degrees).

2.4% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
142 degrees awarded
White Male
85 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oklahoma Baptist University is white female (142 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (85 degrees).

Operations

Oklahoma Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $170M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.8M (8.71%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Oklahoma Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 52.8M. Oklahoma Baptist University employs 30 Associate professors, 29 Professors and 23 Assistant professors. Most academics at Oklahoma Baptist University are Male Professor (24), Female Associate professor (16), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Baptist University are: Management, with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Endowment

$170M

2023 Endowment

1.74%

growth from 2022

Oklahoma Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $170M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oklahoma Baptist University grew 1.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $118M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges 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 Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.9M

2023 Salaries

5.56%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Oklahoma Baptist University paid a median of $16.9M in salaries, which represents 32% of their overall expenditure ($52.8M) and a 5.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.42% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.24% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oklahoma Baptist University paid a total of $5.57M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oklahoma Baptist University were Associate professor with 30 employees, Professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oklahoma Baptist University were Management with 45 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oklahoma Baptist University was Male Professor with 24 employees, Female Associate professor with 16 employees, and Male Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oklahoma Baptist University.

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