Campus & Student Life at Oklahoma Baptist University

Home to about 1,647 undergraduates in 2020, OBU is a small, private university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, OBU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by OBU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our OBU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Oklahoma Baptist University is Affiliated With the Baptist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.

OBU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit OBU Disability Services.

OBU for the Military

While not a "service academy", OBU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our OBU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Oklahoma Baptist University

OBU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Oklahoma Baptist University

OBU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,647 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,590 (96.5%). Part-time attendance was 57 (3.5%).

Oklahoma Baptist University is Ranked #857 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, OBU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank OBU #857 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at OBU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the OBU Diversity Guide.

Oklahoma Baptist University Competes in the NCAA

OBU has a total of 552 student athletes, 270 men and 282 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oklahoma Baptist University Athletics