Oklahoma Baptist University
- Private
Oklahoma Baptist University: international tuition 35,570 USD per year, one-year total cost 48,695 USD, acceptance rate 49.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
OBU has a dedicated international student scholarship page listing merit-based freshman academic awards of $15,000 to $20,000 per year, renewable with a 2.0 GPA. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind admission, or any international aid form.
Getting in. The school admits 49.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–630, Math 530–610, ACT 17–19. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 48,695 USD. Take off 68,000 USD a year from 4 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 0 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Oklahoma Baptist University?
International tuition is 35,570 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 48,695 USD.
Does Oklahoma Baptist University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. OBU has a dedicated international student scholarship page listing merit-based freshman academic awards of $15,000 to $20,000 per year, renewable with a 2.0 GPA. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind admission, or any international aid form.
What English scores does Oklahoma Baptist University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Oklahoma Baptist University?
The acceptance rate is 49.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages do not say whether merit awards are considered automatically with the admission application or need a separate application, so this is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions for international students ignore ability to pay, so this is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention neither the CSS Profile nor a separate international aid form (only FAFSA, which is for U.S. citizens), so this is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
Academic GrantMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page15,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M
Listed on the page for international students and based on academic achievement, so international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Founder's Academic ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page20,000 USD/year≈ ₫522M
Appears in the academic scholarship table on the international students page and is merit-based, so international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
President's Academic ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page16,000 USD/year≈ ₫417M
Appears in the academic scholarship table on the international students page and is merit-based, so international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Trustee's Academic ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page17,000 USD/year≈ ₫443M
Appears in the academic scholarship table on the international students page and is merit-based, so international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Allen Scholar Full-Tuition ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Priority deadline December 31 of senior year (December 31, 2025 stated)
Martin Scholar Full-Tuition ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Priority deadline December 31 of senior year (December 31, 2026 stated)
OBU Bison GrantsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The freshmen page describes this as need-based but does not state whether international students, including Vietnamese applicants, qualify.
OBU Engineering ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only gives major and admission conditions and does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- University ScholarIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
University Scholar (full tuition)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
Listed on the international students page, but the text does not explicitly confirm international eligibility and it requires ACT/SAT/CLT scores, so it is unclear.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts from every secondary school plus certified exam results and diplomas, translated into English, are needed.Required
- SATACTRequired
- English proficiencyiA TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo result meeting the minimum is required.Required
- Proof of fundsiTo get an I-20 you must send a passport copy, financial guarantee and bank statement.Required
Deadlines
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Credit for exams
OBU considers AP credit, but this page does not state a minimum AP score; check the current equivalency chart.
OBU grants IB credit only for Higher Level coursework and exams; this page does not state a minimum score.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Outcomes
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data