- Bacone College, an independent institution related to the American Baptist Churches, USA, maintains its commitment to serving American Indians within a culturally diverse community. The college, through its baccalaureate and associate degree programs, challenges students to develop intellectual and social skills, spiritual values and healthy lifestyles by providing quality education in a nurturing Christian environment.
School Highlights
Bacone College serves 266 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,050
- Acceptance Rate: 55%
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bacone College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bacone College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
56 staff
154 staff
Student Body
The student population of Bacone College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Bacone College diversity score of 0.82 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 48% over five years.
Total Enrollment
266 students
1,473 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
245 students
663 students
# Part-Time Students
21 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
236 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
245 students
610 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
972 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
457 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
8%
% Asian
27%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
10%
10%
% White
4%
44%
% Hawaiian
21%
8%
% Two or more races
23%
10%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.82
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0659%
0.1525%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,050 is less than the state average of $14,142. The private state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,050
$14,142
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$29,375
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,889
Acceptance Rate
55%
55%
SAT Total Avg.
862
862
SAT Reading
387
387
SAT Math
475
475
SAT Writing
414
414
ACT Total Avg.
53
53
ACT Composite
18
18
ACT English
17
17
ACT Math
18
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1880, Bacone College is an independent four-year liberal arts college located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A., Bacone is the oldest college in continuous operation in the state of Oklahoma and maintains its commitment to serving Native Americans within a culturally diverse community. More than 750 students are enrolled in baccalaureate and associate degree programs in health sciences, education, business and arts and sciences. We have a beautiful 187-acre campus. With one of the most diverse student populations in the United States, Bacone provides a learning/living community dedicated to celebrating and serving its cultural diversity and preparing students to successfully live and work in an ever-increasing global community and market place. Curricular and extracurricular activities are important in Bacone's total educational program. Bacone College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bacone College cost?
Bacone College's private state tuition is approximately $14,050.
What is the acceptance rate of Bacone College?
The acceptance rate of Bacone College is 55%, which is equal to the state average of 55%.
What is Bacone College's ranking?
Bacone College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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The nearest community college to Bacone College is Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1.6 miles away)
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