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ACCEPTANCE RATE

57.51%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

32

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$11,650

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Oklahoma Wesleyan University prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU or OWU)

2299 Old Bacone Rd, Muskogee, OK

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a nonprofit private university that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Bartlesville, OK, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Wesleyan affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1240 to 1330 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. Roughly 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, with 11 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at okwu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Golf (NAIA Division II)
  • Soccer (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.okwu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma Wesleyan University has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree27
Bachelor's Degree2

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male9
Female20

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Black3
Hispanic1
White21
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the General Studies program at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates OKWU or OWU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Oklahoma Wesleyan University may offer services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling