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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 does Oklahoma Wesleyan University offer in terms of athletics?

The Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles compete in intercollegiate athletics through the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. The university is also identified with the National Christian College Athletic Association.

Varsity offerings include sports such as baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. The particular teams and roster openings should be checked with athletics for the intended year. Intramurals and recreational activities are distinct from varsity competition: they may offer a way to participate without joining an intercollegiate team, but participation rules and schedules differ.

What student groups and Associations are available at Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

Oklahoma Wesleyan University students can participate in student government, service, faith-based groups, and other campus activities. Examples identified in student-life information include Operation Saturation, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and missions support groups.

Students interested in performing arts can also look into theater and choral activities; the institution reports a student-run campus newspaper. A named group's activity level can change from year to year, so the current student-activities roster is the best way to learn when it meets and whether it is accepting members. Intramurals are participation opportunities rather than necessarily standing student organizations.

Who studies at Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a relatively small institution, with reported total enrollment of 880 students. Its incoming population includes both first-time and transfer students: the 2024-25 figures identify 202 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 68 transfer-in students.

Among newly enrolled students in the reported geographic breakdown, 26% were Oklahoma residents and 69% came from other U.S. states. Those percentages describe the specified student group, not necessarily the entire university. In a separately reported first-year entering group of 204 students, 128 were men and 76 were women. Enrollment and demographic figures from different reporting systems or years should not be combined as though they describe one identical cohort.

How does student life look like at Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

Everyday student life at Oklahoma Wesleyan University reflects its small enrollment and Christian institutional identity. Students can connect through campus activities, worship-related programming, service, performing arts, recreation, and intercollegiate sports as participants or spectators.

The university reports a student health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. New students should check how to access those services, their hours, and any eligibility or appointment requirements. Residential students may spend more of their time on campus, while commuters and students in online or adult programs may need to plan more deliberately for in-person events and support services.

What libraries are available to students at Oklahoma Wesleyan University?

The Janice and Charles Drake Library is Oklahoma Wesleyan University's main campus library. It provides a place for study and a starting point for finding academic materials needed for coursework and research.

Reported library features include reservable study rooms and study areas with extended, around-the-clock access on designated days. Students should check current hours for each space separately, because access to a study area does not necessarily mean that staffed services are open. For a research assignment, the useful questions are which subject databases and online journals are available, how to get research assistance, and whether a needed item can be obtained through interlibrary loan.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

880

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

199

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA, NCCAA

Total staff

30 full time, 80 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 765
Graduate: 115

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 641
Part-time: 239

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 77
Men: 122

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 109
Black or African American: 63
White: 345
American Indian or Alaska Native: 30
Asian: 7
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 57
Unknown: 20

Oklahoma Wesleyan University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA
  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cheerleading

–Women–

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Golf

Both–Both

Racquetball

–Both–

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

WomenBothWomen

Tennis

Both–Both

Track and field

Both–Both

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

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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