PrivateTownOklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Oklahoma Baptist University is a private institution in Shawnee with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1173, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,434 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,880.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bison
History & Fun Facts
- •A board of trustees was elected soon thereafter in 1907.
- •A site for the university was sought, and from 1908–1909 negotiations were held with entities in El Reno, Lawton, Chickasha and Oklahoma City without reaching agreeable terms.
- •Plans for the administration building had been drawn and a contract for construction of the building had been signed on June 3, 1910.
- •In 1915, Shawnee Hall housed faculty, staff, classrooms, library, an auditorium which doubled as a gymnasium, and the women's dormitory.
- •Shawnee Hall did not provide enough space for women's housing, therefore, in 1916 ground was broken on a new dormitory for women.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1173
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,363
Programs (72)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average