Cheapest Religion/Religious Studies Colleges in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's religious studies programs span a $9,414 cost range, with the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus offering the most affordable option at $17,413 net price. Private institutions like Oklahoma Baptist University and Oklahoma Wesleyan University serve the state's substantial evangelical population, reflecting Oklahoma's role as part of the Bible Belt where religious organizations employ significant numbers of graduates. The 46.88 percentage point gap between public and private acceptance rates reveals distinct admission philosophies across these programs.

Programs

$17,413 – $26,827

Net Price Range

58.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Religion/Religious Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$17,413	$9,595	75.3%	72.9%
2	Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$21,556	$33,586	64.2%	70.4%
3	University of Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,678	$48,602	73.3%	69.2%
4	Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma	$23,880	$34,050	49.7%	47.3%
5	Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, Oklahoma	$26,827	$31,466	28.4%	52.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic graduation rate differences among Oklahoma's religious studies programs?

Graduation rates range from 28.40% at Oklahoma Wesleyan University to 75.30% at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. Private religious institutions often serve non-traditional students who may take longer to complete degrees or face financial pressures that public universities better address through state funding.

How do acceptance rates reflect different institutional missions in Oklahoma religious studies?

Oklahoma Baptist University maintains the most selective admissions at 47.34%, while University of Oklahoma accepts 72.92% of applicants. Religious colleges often prioritize faith compatibility and character assessment alongside academic metrics, creating more individualized admission processes.

Does Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program apply to religious studies majors?

Oklahoma's Promise covers full tuition for qualifying low-income students at public institutions like University of Oklahoma. This makes the $9,595 in-state tuition essentially free for eligible students, explaining why the public option costs significantly less than private alternatives averaging over $30,000.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.