Shawnee, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Oklahoma Baptist University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,526-student campus.

5.90
Incidents / 1k students
#2,676
Rank of 3,050
#48
OK rank
1,526
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Oklahoma Baptist University reports 5.90 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,676 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

5.90
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,676
of 3,050 ranked nationally
4
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-2 reported incidents

Oklahoma Baptist University decreased from 6 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Oklahoma Baptist University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Shawnee, OK, enrolling approximately 1,526 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 10 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #48 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,526 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Oklahoma Baptist University is "Burglary" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 4.33 incidents per 1,000 students, Oklahoma Baptist University reports 36% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

5.90 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2676

See peer comparison

State Rank (OK)

#48

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Oklahoma Baptist University percentile rank 12.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2676 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Oklahoma Baptist University reports 36% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$35,570
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,570
Avg Net Price
$20,958
Median Debt
$24,801
Pell Grant Recipients
17%
How does this cost rank in OK? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
49%
SAT Average
1024
SAT Math Range
530–610
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
17–19

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,581
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,434
Loan Repayment (3yr)
86%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Oklahoma Baptist University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-202468 202120222023 0 4 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 320
Fondling 100
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 030
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 1 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 1
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Oklahoma Baptist University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

OK

Oklahoma Baptist University

5.90 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,676
Enrollment
1,526
Data year
2023

MA

Lasell University

6.55 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,720
Enrollment
1,527
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Lasell University
Auburndale, MA · 1,527 enrolled
Safety Score 6.55
Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, CA · 1,524 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · 1,523 enrolled
Safety Score 9.85
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA · 1,522 enrolled
Safety Score 4.60
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI · 1,530 enrolled
Safety Score 0.65

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Oklahoma Baptist University nationally (rank #2676), regardless of size or state.

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
National Rank #2675
Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH
National Rank #2677
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
National Rank #2674
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
National Rank #2678
Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
National Rank #2673

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oklahoma Baptist University safe?
Oklahoma Baptist University has a safety score of 5.90 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,676 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Oklahoma Baptist University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Oklahoma Baptist University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Oklahoma Baptist University have fire safety data?
Yes. Oklahoma Baptist University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Oklahoma Baptist University's Safety Profile

Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK enrolls 1,526 students and has a safety score of 5.90 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2676 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Oklahoma Baptist University's 5.90 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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