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Oklahoma Wesleyan University

#1291 in US ranking Bartlesville, OK
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$47,574
Tuition & fees
$35,872
Avg. aid
$20,934
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
66%
Avg. SAT
1005
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
35%
Median salary
$48,380
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, with roots in Wesleyan Bible education. Its history helps explain why religious study and Christian community expectations remain part of its identity alongside professional and liberal arts programs.

The institution developed from earlier Bible colleges into a university offering a broader range of undergraduate and graduate study. Applicants looking into a particular program should use the current academic catalog rather than assume that a program offered at an earlier point in the university's history remains available in the same format today.

What are the faculties and departments at Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

Oklahoma Wesleyan University offers programs across business, education, nursing, ministry, and the arts and sciences. Its academic offerings include undergraduate degrees and graduate study, with options that may differ by campus and online format.

Representative fields include accounting and other business subjects, teacher education, biology, psychology, nursing, and theology or ministry. A prospective student should check the current catalog for the exact degree title, required courses, delivery format, and any admission requirements beyond general university admission. That distinction is especially important for nursing and teacher preparation, where progression into a program and eligibility for professional credentials can involve additional steps.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1. That institution-wide measure describes enrollment relative to faculty; it does not predict the size of a particular class or the availability of a particular course.

What is the location of Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

Oklahoma Wesleyan University's main campus is in Bartlesville, northeastern Oklahoma. Bartlesville is a smaller city north of Tulsa, so students can expect a different day-to-day setting from that of a university in a large metropolitan center.

Tulsa International Airport is the nearest major commercial airport identified in institutional information. Students arriving from outside the region should plan the additional trip between Tulsa and Bartlesville. First-year students may register or park a car on campus; access to a car may also be useful for errands, employment, or activities away from campus.

What is the mission and vision of Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

Oklahoma Wesleyan University identifies as a Christian institution in the Wesleyan tradition. Its stated educational purpose joins academic study with Christian faith, character formation, and service.

That religious identity is relevant to more than ministry majors: prospective students should review current chapel, community-life, and conduct expectations to understand how the university puts its mission into practice. The mission describes the institution's aims, not a measurable promise about an individual student's beliefs or outcomes.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Town: Distant

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

Religious affiliation

Protestant (Wesleyan Church)

School type

University

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1905

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Accreditation

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Programs and Degrees

iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - research/scholarship
iconDoctor's degree - professional practice

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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