Admissions Articles and Features
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High School Seniors Invited to OBU’s Fine Arts Main Event Feb. 17
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts invites all high school seniors to attend the annual Fine Arts Main Event (FAME) Monday, Feb. 17, on the OBU Campus in Shawnee. FAME is an opportunity for high school seniors to experience the…
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Prospective Students Find Wonderful Experience Visiting OBU Campus
When prospective students visit Oklahoma Baptist University, they can always expect to be greeted with a friendly smile and have the chance to speak one-on-one with an admissions counselor, as well as to tour the University’s…
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Bebbington to Speak Nov. 1 on History of Baptists and Seminoles in Indian Territory
Dr. David Bebbington will return to Bison Hill Friday, Nov. 1, to deliver a lecture on Baptists and Seminoles in Indian territory in the 1840’s to 1907. The lecture will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey…
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It’s Time to Complete the FAFSA and See How Affordable an OBU Education Can Be
Every fall on Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for students to complete as they prepare for next year’s college courses. The FAFSA is for all students to complete, not just those seeking federal…
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OBU Ranked Top Christian, Private University in Oklahoma, Second Overall by EdSmart
OBU has been ranked as the highest rated Christian university in the state of Oklahoma by EdSmart, an online college and university rankings service. The University was likewise ranked as the top private university in Oklahoma. OBU took second…
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OBU Increases Guaranteed Minimum Scholarships for all New Students Beginning Fall 2020
OBU is increasing all scholarships for first-time freshmen by $2,000 per year, making an already affordable private Christian education even more attainable for both first-time freshmen and transfer students. The University is likewise offering…
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OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News & World Report for 28th Straight Year
For the 28th consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has ranked OBU as one of the top colleges in the nation. U.S. News released the rankings Sept. 9. The rankings are now available online and will be published in the upcoming…
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OBU Ranked as Top Oklahoma School by Washington Monthly
OBU recently took the top spot in the state of Oklahoma in Washington Monthly’s 2019 College and University Rankings. OBU ranked as the top bachelor’s college in Oklahoma for 2019, ranking ahead of the four other Oklahoma…
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OBU Ranks Seventh Nationally, Second in State in New College and University Rankings
OBU recently received numerous high marks from College Consensus as part of their 2019 rankings, including a seventh place ranking on a list of Best Online Christian Colleges and Universities in the nation. OBU also ranked second in Best…
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New Students Take ‘The Walk,’ Join OBU Family
New students took “The Walk” Tuesday night, Aug. 20, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The Walk is a cherished annual tradition that takes place each August during Welcome Week, and it mirrors the walk that will be taken four…
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OBU Students ‘Serve Shawnee’ Aug. 19 During ‘Welcome Week’
Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as faculty and staff, spent Monday morning, Aug. 19, serving the Shawnee community. The army of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work all around…
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Taylor Inspires New Students During President's Vision Aug. 18
Dr. Pat Taylor, OBU’s interim president, inspired new students for the year ahead during the traditional President’s Vision address Sunday, Aug. 18. Students gathered on the lawn east of the Geiger Center Sunday evening at 7…
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OBU Welcomes More Than 520 New Students to Bison Hill
OBU welcomed more than 520 students to campus Saturday, Aug. 17, for the University’s annual Move-In Day. Current students, faculty and staff greeted a class of 451 first-time freshmen and 70 transfer students to campus. Move-in day…
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Princeton Review Ranks OBU “Best in the West” for 15th Straight Year
For the 15th consecutive year, The Princeton Review named OBU one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States. OBU was one of 127 institutions listed in the “Best in the West” section on the…
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OBU Enrolls Nearly 300 New Students on Priority Enrollment Day April 27
OBU enrolled nearly 300 new students on its annual Priority Enrollment Day, held Saturday, April 27, on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The event opens enrollment for freshman and transfer students for the incoming class of new…
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13 Things You Need to Know About OBU
Whether you consider yourself an OBU fanatic or are just beginning to research where you want to attend school, here just a few of our favorite OBU facts. Find out more.
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OBU Earns Top Rankings for 27th Straight Year from U.S. News & World Report
For the 27th consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report ranked Oklahoma Baptist University as one of the top colleges in numerous categories. OBU ranked highly on numerous lists, including, “The Overall Best Regional Colleges of the…
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Brantley to Lead Recruitment for OBU Graduate College
Will Brantley, director of admissions at Oklahoma Baptist University, will transition to a new role at the university effective Sept. 10. Brantley will join the OBU Graduate College as director of recruitment. Brantley came to Bison Hill in…
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OBU Celebrates Move-in Day, Welcomes More Than 600 New Students
Hundreds of students and family members converged upon the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University Saturday, Aug. 18. OBU hosted its annual move-in day event, welcoming new and returning students to Bison Hill. Current students, faculty and staff…
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OBU to Hold 104th Spring Commencement in Honor of 288 Graduates
Oklahoma Baptist University will confer degrees upon 288 students during OBU’s 104th Spring Commencement Friday, May 18. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in…
