College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1910 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Southern Baptist Convention |
Academic Calendar: |
4-1-4 |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,649 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$86,564,522 |
Application Deadline: |
August 1 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$14,666 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$4,330 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
77 |
Honor Societies: |
B Club (athletic lettermen and letterwomen), Alpha Epsilon Rho (broadcasting), Alpha Psi Omega (theatre) Beta Beta Beta (biology), Delta Mu Delta (business), Kappa Delta Pi (education), Kappa Pi (art), Lambda Pi Eta (communication studies), Mortar Board (seniors), Omicron Delta Kappa (juniors & seniors), Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law), Phi Alpha Theta (history), Phi Eta Sigma (freshman men), Pi Kappa Delta (forensics), Pi Kappa Lambda (music), Psi Chi (psychology), Sigma Delta Mu (Spanish), Sigma Tau Delta (literary and creative writing), Sigma Theta Tau (nursing), Theta Alpha Kappa (religion/theology), Theta Alpha Phi (drama). |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 2nd Mile, 905, Age to Age, Chapel Crew, Chaplain Ministry, Cousins, Friend to Friend, Global Outreach Team, Harvest Therapeutic Horse Farm, Network, New Creation, New Student Ministry, Prayer Ministry Team, Refuge, Young Life. |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Association of Resident Men, Association of Women Students, Residence Hall Association, Campus Activities Board, Class Officer Boards, Senate , Student Foundation, University Concert Series , Volunteer Action Committee, Alpha Phi Omega , Cheerleading, College Republicans, Fellowship of Christian Athletes , Fellowship of Church Musicians, International Student Union, Ministerial Alliance, Missionary Fellowship, Native American Heritage Association, Outdoor Adventure Klub, Religious Education Fellowship, Student Ambassadors, Students in Free Enterprise, Templeton Investment Society, Yahnseh (campus yearbook), Young Democrats, Alpha Epsilon Rho (broadcasting), Alpha Gamma Tau (art), Anthropology Club , Association of Information Technical Professionals (computer science), Business Student Advisory Council, Delta Delta Phi (German Club), English Club, Kinesis Club, La Cercle Francais (French Club), Math Club-Delta Sigma Pi , Music Educators National Conference, Phi Beta Lambda (business), Phi Sigma Chi (physical sciences), Philosophy Club, Political Science Club, Public Relations Student Society of America, Society of Communication Studies, Society of Physics Students , Society of Professional Journalists, Southern Baptist Church Music Conference, Spanish Club, Student Affiliate of the American Chemical Society, Student Council For Exceptional Children, Student Education Association, Student Music Teachers Association , Student Nurses Association, Bison Glee Club (men's chorus), Bison Jazz Orchestra, Bisonettes (women's chorus), Chapel Choir, College Players (drama), Musical Theatre, New Creation, OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra, Reader's Theatre, Symphonic Band, University Chorale, University Ringers. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Bison, weekly |
Number of Fraternities: |
4 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
5% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
5% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Public school systems in state of Oklahoma. |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
159,034 |
Library Facilities: |
Hammons Biblical Research Center, Hobbs Baptist History and Heritage Center |
Museums |
OBU Historical Archives, Al Tucker Memorial Collection, Stubblefield Chapel |
Computers Available: |
235 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
190 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
2,000 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (41%), men's dorms (28%), apartments for married students (3%), apartment for single students (28%), special housing for disabled students (0%) |
Sprinkler System: |
8% |
Fire Alarms: |
46% |
Campus Size: |
189 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (40), Tulsa, Oklahoma (95) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (36) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Shawnee, Oklahoma (2) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, hazing prohibited, other |
Popular Events: |
Spring Affair, student talent show; Freshman Follies, talent show; Biggie, fall student talent show; University Concert Series concerts; Coffeehouse concerts/programs; Stampede of Stars, competitive team events; Hanging of the Green, Christmas musical/honors program; Harvest Festival, Homecoming superlatives presentation; TWIRP Week; Theatre and musical productions (choral and instrumental); Basketball games |
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