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Bacone College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 457
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 39%
On-time graduation rate 7%

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

Bacone College 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, Bacone College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bacone College is reported to be 7%, 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 retention rate of students at Bacone College is 39% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bacone College do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

54.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,700

Cost of attendance at Bacone College 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

$14,700

Cost of attendance at Bacone College 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, 96 of freshman students at Bacone College received on average $12,585 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.

$12,585
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 44% $5,114 $173,885
Other Federal Grant 34 44% $6,326 $215,086
State Grant/Scholarships 26 33% $3,284 $85,371
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 72 92% $8,936 $643,392
Total Grant & Scholarships 75 96% $12,585 $943,849

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bacone College 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 Bacone College students is 6.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 11.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 4.9%.

6.6%

  • white 22.7% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Educational Offerings

Bacone College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training

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