| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
685 men, 921 women, 1,606 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
558 men, 843 women, 1,401 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
127 men, 78 women, 205 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
38% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 6.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 8.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.2% | Hispanic |
| 69.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 9.1% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 4.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 6.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.5% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.5% | Hispanic |
| 81.8% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 3.5% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Campus size: |
189 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Shawnee, Oklahoma |
| Population of city/town: |
28,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
35 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,083,346 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (42%)
- men's dorms (28%)
- single-student apartments (28%)
- married-student apartments (2%)
- special housing for disabled students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
95% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
64% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
36% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
85% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
235 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Oklahoma Baptist University has six general use computer lab facilities that house more than 160 Intel-based and Macintosh microcomputers. Each of the labs has its own high-speed laser printer, high-output LCD projector, and teachers workstation. All of the lab equipment is replaced on a four year replacement cycle and is kept current with the latest Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Office Suite. OBU also has labs in each of the campus dormitories to provide 24 hour access to campus resi |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Brister Pastoral Ministries Collection, Hobbs Baptist History and Heritage Center |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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OBU Historical Archives, Al Tucker Memorial Collection, Stubblefield Chapel |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
3% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
2% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Bison |
| Number of honor societies: |
15 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
77 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Ministry, New Creation, Missionary Fellowship, Ministerial Alliance (pastoral), Religious Education Fellowship, Southern Baptist Church Music Conference, Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Fellowship, International Student Union, Native American Heritage Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Bison Glee Club (men's chorus), Campus Activities Board, Class Officer Boards, Social Club Council, Student Government Association, Volunteer Action Committee, Amnesty International, Distinguished Speakers Committee, University Concert Series, Collegiate Republicans, Outdoor Adventure Klub (OAK), Bisonette Glee Club (women's chorus), Sigma Phi Lambda (women's sorority), Student Ambassadors, Student Foundation, Young Democrats, Alpha Epsilon Rho (broadcasting), Alpha Gamma Tau (art), Association of Information Technology Professionals (computer science), Bison Staff (campus student newspaper), Data Processing Management Association (computer science), Delta Delta Phi (Der Deutsch Verein German Club), Chapel Choir, English Club, Kappa Kappa Psi (band), Kinesis Club, Le Cercle Francais, Music Educators National Conference, Phi Beta Lambda (business), Philosophy Club Phi Mu Alpha (men's music), Phi Sigma Chi (physical sciences), Physical Education Majors Club, David's Creed (Contemporary Christian band), College Players (drama), Bison Jazz Orchestra, Symphonic Band, University Chorale, University Ringers, Association of Resident Men |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Dr. Norris Russell,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
Green & Gold |
| School mascot: |
Bison |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
;Sooner Athletic Conference (NAIA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Men's cross-country | yes | |
| Men's golf | yes | NAIA |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's tennis | yes | NAIA |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NAIA |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
| Women's basketball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NAIA |
| Women's golf | yes | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | yes | NAIA |
| Women's tennis | yes | NAIA |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NAIA |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NAIA |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
6% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
56% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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2 basketball floors
3 raquetball courts
8 tennis courts
1 Jr. Olympic swimming pool
1 all weather track
1 varsity baseball field
1 varsity softball field
1 intramural softball field
2 intramural flag football fields
1 soccer field
3 golf courses
1 3.25 mile jogging trail |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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flag football
basketball
3 on 3 basketball
volleyball
softball
racquetball
racquetball doubles
tennis
tennis doubles
putt putt golf
sand volleyball
6 on 6 soccer
walleyball
Free throw shooting
Bowling
4 on 4 flag football
ultimate frisbee |
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| Club sports for men: |
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soccer
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| Club sports for women: |
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soccer |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (40 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Tulsa, Oklahoma (95 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (36 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Shawnee, Oklahoma (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
11% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
30% immediately, 5% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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John Brown University (AR);Oklahoma State University (OK);Princeton University (NJ);Schreiner University (TX);University of Oklahoma (OK);University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OK);University of Texas Health Science Center--Houston (TX);Washington University in St. Louis (MO);Western Illinois University (IL) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
43% within six months of graduation, 19% within one year of graduation, 15% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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KPMG, Finley & Cook, CPA's, Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Devon Energy, IMB, Lockheed/Martin Aerospace, New York Life, Pepsi |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Joel Hefley, '57, retired US Congressman, 5th District, Colorado, former chair, House Ethics Committee. Judith James-Wood, '89, Lou Kerr Chair of Biomedical Research, Univeristy of Oklahoma Health Science Center, nationally honored lupus researcher.
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