Oklahoma Baptist University

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Oklahoma Baptist University can be found in Shawnee, OK, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Nearly a thousand students are enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University.

Students can submit either the ACT or SAT scores to this school. A score within the range of 990 to 1220 on the SAT exam, or 20 to 26 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among admitted students. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Oklahoma Baptist University average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.06 - 3.38. This school has an acceptance rate of 57% with 18% of applicants choosing to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at .okbu.edu.

Overall Oklahoma Baptist University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

57.5%

The overall acceptance rate for Oklahoma Baptist University was reported as 57.5% in Fall 2020 with over 4,290 college applications submitted to Oklahoma Baptist University. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 20 - 26
  • Average GPA: 3.06 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into Oklahoma Baptist University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of Oklahoma Baptist University is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2025 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2025-2026 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Oklahoma Baptist University has been slowly getting lower over the recent years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 60.1%
  • 2017-2018: 64.7%
  • 2018-2019: 64.3%
  • 2019-2020: 57.5%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2025-2026: 56.8%

How Does Oklahoma Baptist University Compare?

57.5%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Oklahoma Baptist University is one percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College44.0%
Oklahoma Christian University66.6%
Oklahoma City University74.6%
Southwestern Christian University62.1%
East Central University59.3%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants4,29236.0%64.0%
Admitted2,46634.8%65.2%
Enrolled44941.6%58.4%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Oklahoma Baptist University (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading490 - 620
Math500 - 600
Total Score990 - 1220
ACT®Score Range
English19 - 26
Math18 - 25
Composite Score20 - 26
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School Details

Address

500 W University
Shawnee, OK 74804

Phone

(405) 275-2850

Website

School Code

#003164

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