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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.

Campus Location

3500 SW 119th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73170-9797
USA
Main Tel: (405) 691-3800
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

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
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor17219
Master92
Associate21

Students

The student enrollment at Mid-America Christian University was 869 in 2007 (775 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 11,950
Room$ 2,600
Board$ 2,300
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 1,000

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

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  17

Housing and Meals

Mid-America Christian University provides on-campus housing for 202 of its 775 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Mid-America Christian University Athletics

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

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (80 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education

LIBERAL ARTS (5 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Technical and Business Writing

MUSIC (0 awarded)

  • Music Performance

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (29 awarded)

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Theology and Religious Vocations

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (36 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (28 awarded)

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Social Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Mid-America Christian University with government-defined occupation categories.)

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