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Mid-America Christian University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 246
Religious affiliation Pentecostal
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, MACU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Mid-America Christian University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Mid-America Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, MACU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MACU is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 64% at MACU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,838

Cost of attendance at Mid-America Christian University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,838

Cost of attendance at Mid-America Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Mid-America Christian University received on average $11,616 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,616
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 82 61% $4,873 $399,545
Other Federal Grant 82 61% $5,952 $488,038
State Grant/Scholarships 51 38% $3,921 $199,990
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 102 76% $8,287 $845,235
Total Grant & Scholarships 132 98% $11,616 $1,533,263

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mid-America Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mid-America Christian University students is 36.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.9%.

36.2%

  • African American 18.8% 6 students
  • white 38.5% 32 students
  • unknown 100.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 52.4% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Mid-America Christian University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mid-America Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)