Oklahoma Baptist University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Oklahoma Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Shawnee, Oklahoma with approximately 1,308 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 49% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $20,958 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $45,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a private Baptist university in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It was established in 1910 under the original name of The Baptist University of Oklahoma. OBU is owned and was founded by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 50% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention are real concerns, suggesting many students don't finish — worth asking why before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,363, and the faith-centered Baptist community in small-town Shawnee will genuinely appeal to students seeking a tight-knit, values-driven environment. Worth considering if you're a motivated student aligned with its Christian mission, but do your homework on academic and financial fit before enrolling.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,308 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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