About OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university which has a main campus in Shawnee and a graduate school campus in Oklahoma City.

OBU is committed to helping you reach your goals. The faculty and staff in the graduate school bring experience and academic credentials to the classroom. Their desire is to help you excel and make a difference in your profession.

Benefits of a graduate degree from OBU:

  • Prestige: OBU was the state’s highest ranked regional university
  • Professional Advancement: A degree from OBU will open doors of opportunity for you.
  • Mentoring: Faculty who invest in you
  • Convenience: Classes meet one night a week – perfect for working professionals
  • Practicality: Our goal is that you can apply what you learn the next day
  • Personalized: You can tailor make your studies – class projects can center around topics and ideas that are important to you
  • Affordability: You won’t be overcharged or hit with multiple fees.
  • Great location: Oklahoma City is thriving. Employment opportunities are available for you while you study.

Programs:

Three master’s degrees in 6 areas of study

MBA with an emphasis in

  • International Business
  • Energy Management
  • General Business Management (online)

MSN with an emphasis in

  • Nursing Education
  • Global Nursing

MS in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT)

National Rankings:

OBU has been listed as Oklahoma’s highest-ranked college in “Best Regional Colleges” for the 19th consecutive year.

For the eighth consecutive year, OBU has been named one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States by The Princeton Review.

OBU consistently is ranked in the Forbes.com listing of "America’s Best Colleges."

Accreditation and Membership

Accreditation is subject to periodic review and reevaluation by the accrediting agency. A student may wish to ascertain the accreditation of specific degrees, programs, or courses of instruction.

Oklahoma Baptist University is accredited by (partial list)

  • The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312)263-0456
  • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The University holds membership in

  • American Council on Education
  • Association for Computing Machinery
  • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
  • Association of Independent Liberal Arts
  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
  • National League for Nursing

The Graduate School holds membership in

  • Oklahoma Ethics Consortium
  • Character First
  • Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
  • Edmond Chamber of Commerce
  • Midwest City Chamber of Commerce
  • Moore Chamber of Commerce