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How strong are the academics at Oklahoma Baptist University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
43%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Oklahoma Baptist has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Oklahoma Baptist University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Oklahoma Baptist's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Oklahoma Baptist University:

72%
First-year retention rate
43%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Oklahoma Baptist University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Elementary Education and Teaching
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Counseling Psychology
7.6
14.08
20.56
27.04
33.52
40

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
  • Finance, General 7
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
  • Accounting 6
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 11
  • Journalism 1
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Information Science/Studies 2
  • Computer Science 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 6
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 4
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 12
  • Family and Community Services 0
Foreign Languages
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 40
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 21
History
  • History, General 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 4
  • Natural Sciences 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 3
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies, Other 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 3
  • Forensic Chemistry 0
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology 13
  • Psychology, General 8
  • Forensic Psychology 3
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 11
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, Other 0
  • Anthropology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 12
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 6
  • Youth Ministry 4
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 1
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1
  • Women's Ministry 0
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
  • Religious Education 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 5
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Digital Arts 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Music Pedagogy 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 0
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