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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
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor17817
Master682
Associate41

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)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 12,800
Room$ 2,776
Board$ 2,400
Books and supplies$ 950
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 (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  19

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.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (134 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
  • Organizational Behavior Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded)

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

LIBERAL ARTS (7 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MUSIC (0 awarded)

  • Music Performance

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (38 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (41 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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