Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Baptist University, also referred to as OBU, is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United Staets. It was established in 1906 and began operations in September 1911. James M. Carroll was the university's first president. The university campus sits on an area of about 200 acres. OBU offers approximately 10 bachelor degrees in more than 80 areas of study. It attracts students from around 20 foreign countries. The Princeton Review named the university the "Best in the West" institution in 2009. OBU is organized into the following academic schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Joe L. Ingram School of Christian Service
• OBU International Graduate School
• Paul Dickinson School of Business
• School of Nursing
• Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts

OBU offers a very active student life. Some of the student–run clubs and organizations are the Volunteer Action Committee, Bison Glee Club, University Ringers, International Justice Mission, Black Student Fellowship, Kappa Kappa Psi, Religious Education Fellowship, International Student Union, and Student Nurses Association.

Oklahoma Baptist University Highlights

Where Oklahoma Baptist University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in music.
• Large number of students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University was 1,618 in 2007 (1,474 full-time equivalent).

About 39% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 61% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Oklahoma Baptist University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Oklahoma Baptist University provides on-campus housing for 711 of its 1,474 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Oklahoma Baptist University Athletics

Oklahoma Baptist University is in the Sooner Athletic Conference for major sports.

Oklahoma Baptist University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 172 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 128 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .

Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions (2007)

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