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Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, OK · Town · 673 students
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$28,358
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
32%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$59,841
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
66%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution widely recognized for its unwavering commitment to conservative Christian values and integrating faith into higher education. The university is highly regarded for its top-tier nursing school—consistently ranked among the best in the state—as well as its strong programs in business, education, and ministry. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community anchored by vibrant spiritual life, including regular chapel services, alongside competitive NAIA athletic programs. What truly sets OKWU apart is its dedication to its "Four Pillars" philosophy, which explicitly directs all academic coursework and student activities toward the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the authority of Holy Scripture, the pursuit of Truth, and the Great Commission.

Wikipedia:Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) is a private university of the Wesleyan church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. OKWU offers over 30 undergraduate degrees to students at its Bartlesville campus, and it also offers six graduate degree programs as part of its online offerings.

Location
Bartlesville, OK, 74006-6299 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
191 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$33,550
Housing & food (on campus)$10,274
Books & supplies$1,348
Cost of attendance$53,990
Average net price$28,358
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$33,550
Housing & food (on campus)$10,274
Books & supplies$1,348
Cost of attendance$53,990
Average net price$28,358
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.okwu.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$34,290
Fees$3,006
Books & supplies$1,448
Personal expenses$2,112
Transportation$1,236
Total published by the school$53,990
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$25,011
$30–48k
$22,831
$48–75k
$28,645
$75–110k
$30,697
$110k+
$31,238
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
32%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
21%
Back for yr 2
50%
Transferred
7%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
34% graduated · 32% transferred · 34% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$55,700
10 yrs after entry$59,841
Debt
Median at graduation$24,813
Monthly payment$263
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$25k
90th percentile$30,400
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 54%Women 46%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$50,830
Independent
43%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
51%
Hispanic
16%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
4%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$55,700
After 10 yrs
$59,841
Business/Commerce, General30
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness13
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication10
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other10
Accounting and Related Services7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Chemistry5
Psychology, General5
Religion/Religious Studies3
Criminology3
Business/Corporate Communications3
Marketing3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
Biology, General2
Social Sciences, Other2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$11M
Full-time faculty
27%
Faculty salary
$5,562/mo
Teaching spend
$5,716
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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