Mid-America Christian University

Mid America Christian University is also known as MACU. MACU is a liberal arts college based on Bible and ministry education. It is a private Christian college established in 1953 as the South Texas Bible Institute in Houston. After undergoing a series of changes, MACU was relocated to Oklahoma City in 1985 where it adopted its current name. MACU's recent enrollments have been more than 700 students. The campus consists of eight buildings spread over 65 acres of land.

MACU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in more than 25 major fields of study which includes music, pastoral ministry, social studies and professional counseling. It offers Bible courses as well. The athletic teams at MACU are known as Evangels. The teams participate in sports including baseball, golf, basketball, soccer and volleyball.

Mid-America Christian University Highlights

Where Mid-America Christian University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Church of God religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Mid-America Christian University was 869 in 2007-2008 (800 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Mid-America Christian University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Mid-America Christian University provides on-campus housing for 215 of its 800 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 17 meals weekly.

Mid-America Christian University Athletics

Mid-America Christian University is in the Sooner Athletic Conference for major sports.