Overview of Bacone College

Bacone College is situated about two hours east of Oklahoma City in the city of Muskogee. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. A robust student/faculty ratio backs students, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Popular degree options include Nursing, Business, and Education majors. Outside of the classroom, students can join several on-campus student clubs and organizations. Athletically, the Bacone College Warriors play in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics within the Red River Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 271 (all undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 58% Male/42% Female
• 90% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $17,700
• Books: $2,500
• Room and Board: $7,200
• Other Expenses: $7,750
• Total Cost: $35,150

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 90%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 90%
  • Loans: 64%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $11,356
  • Loans: $6,310

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Exercise Science, Criminal Justice, Business Management, Nursing, Ministry, Early Childhood Education, Agriculture, Physical Education Teaching/Coaching, Medical Radiologic Technology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 11%
• Transfer-out Rate: 58%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 3%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 8%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Track & Field, Cross Country, Wrestling, Rodeo, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Rodeo, Track & Field, Cross Country, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer

Overview of Bacone College Admissions

Standardized scores are a part of the Bacone application; students must submit scores from either the SAT or ACT. Most students submit scores from the SAT, but neither test is a preference. Students with good grades and high test scores have a shot at being admitted to Bacone. You do not have to complete an essay or personal statement to be admitted to the university.

Admissions Data

• Bacone College Acceptance Rate: 50.5%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 425/450
  • SAT Math: 395/445
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Overall: 14/19
  • ACT English: 11/18
  • ACT Math: 15/18

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Bacone College, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Bacone College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University, Harris-Stowe State University, Pine Manor College, Paul Quinn College, Wiley College, Medgar Evers College (City University of New York)

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Bacone College, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Alabama State University, College of St. Elizabeth, Mount Ida College, Albertus Magnus College, Bloomfield College, College of St. Joseph, Texas Southern University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Bacone College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Applying to Bacone College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.bacone.edu/admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://www.bacone.edu/admissions/