School Overview
Bacone College, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is a 4-year college that was established in 1880. It was founded by Almon C. Bacone as the Indian College and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the state of Oklahoma. As a college founded on behalf of the indian nation, the college maintains strong ties to several tribes, including the Muscogee Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, and the American Baptist Churches.
Bacone College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and a member of the Higher Learning Commission, the Oklahoma Independent College Foundation and Universities, the National League for Nursing, the Joint Review Commission for Radiography Education, the Oklahoma Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Athelitics are an important aspect of college life at Bacone. Bacone College athletic teams are collectively referred to as the Warriors and belong to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). They compete in the RRAC conference primarily but their football team competes in the CSFL. Men’s and womens sports at Bacone include basketball, baseball, football, track & field, soccer, wrestling, golf, and softball.
General Information
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Admission Office 2299 Old Bacone Road Muskogee, OK 74403 (918) 683-4581 (888) 682-5514 Fax: (918) 781-7416 [email protected] Contact: Leroy Thompson Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2299 Old Bacone Road Muskogee, OK 74403 (918) 683-4581 www.bacone.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 959 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 101 Degree-seeking undergrads: 928 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 55% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 29% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Native American Studies A,B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications & Journalism Journalism A Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General A Education Early Childhood Education B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Cardiovascular Technology A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Christian ministry A,B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Bacone College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | |
| Website: | www.bacone.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://camsportal.bacone.edu/application/login.asp |
| Address: | 2299 Old Bacone Rd, Muskogee, OK 74403-1597 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 271 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 6% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 129 (48% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $17,700 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,700 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 90% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $11,356 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Bacone College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Bacone College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 4 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 11 | 16 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Bacone College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,700 |
| Out-of-state | $17,700 |
| Books and supplies | $2,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 303 | 90% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 303 | 90% | $11,356 |
| Student loan aid | 215 | 64% | $6,310 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 874 | 94% | $11,013 |
| Federal student loans | 635 | 68% | $6,842 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Bacone College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Bacone College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 761 | 581 | 180 | Percent admitted | 100% | 16% | 13% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 5% | 5% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Bacone College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 271 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 271 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Bacone College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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