Oklahoma Baptist University Acceptance Rate
Shawnee, Oklahoma · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,730
- Admitted
- 2,077
- Yield
- 20.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Oklahoma Baptist University's acceptance rate has fallen from 60.5% in 2014–15 to 55.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,984 to 3,730 (-38%) over that period.
Its 55.7% rate makes Oklahoma Baptist University more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (47.9% for women vs 83.6% for men, a 35.7-point gap). Oklahoma Baptist University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,984 | 3,619 | 60.5% | 484 |
| 2015–16 | 4,816 | 2,939 | 61% | 563 |
| 2016–17 | 4,833 | 2,905 | 60.1% | 567 |
| 2017–18 | 4,070 | 2,634 | 64.7% | 555 |
| 2018–19 | 4,334 | 2,787 | 64.3% | 527 |
| 2019–20 | 4,313 | 2,479 | 57.5% | 449 |
| 2020–21 | 3,269 | 1,903 | 58.2% | 419 |
| 2021–22 | 2,603 | 1,451 | 55.7% | 302 |
| 2022–23 | 3,403 | 1,611 | 47.3% | 368 |
| 2023–24 | 3,730 | 2,077 | 55.7% | 428 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,577 | 756 | 47.9% |
| Men | 1,192 | 996 | 83.6% |
| Unknown | 961 | 325 | 33.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–600 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 490–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 71% |
How Oklahoma Baptist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Oklahoma Baptist University's acceptance rate?
Oklahoma Baptist University's acceptance rate is 55.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,077 admitted of 3,730 applicants).
Is Oklahoma Baptist University test optional?
Oklahoma Baptist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Oklahoma Baptist University?
Oklahoma Baptist University received 3,730 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,077.
What SAT score do you need for Oklahoma Baptist University?
Admitted students at Oklahoma Baptist University typically scored 510–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Oklahoma Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Oklahoma Baptist University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.5% in 2014–15 to 55.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.okbu.edu/.