OBU is a school focused on loving God and loving people. The people here want to invest in others and push them to be better mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially. Choosing OBU as my college has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
OBU is not a blow off college. The people here are here to apply themselves and learn. Students as well as professors push themselves to be the best that they can. Professors are willing to work with students one on one, so while the classes are challenging you wont drown.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I love living in the dorms. My best friends are girls that I met on my hall my freshmen year. The dorms are cleaned 6 days a week and I never had any bad experiences. You also are given the opportunity to learn about yourself and grow as a person when you live with someone else in such close proximity.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The Caf has a bunch of different options- they are different every day. You will never be bored by the options. My favorite station is the make your own waffles one. We also have the option to eat at ChickFilA once a day with your meal swipe. The food used to get a bad rap, but we switched food providers and renovated the entire cafeteria and there are little to no complaints now.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are lots of things to do for fun at OBU. We always have events going on that are put on by clubs or the school as a whole. We often have concerts with people like NeedToBreathe or Switchfoot. We have lots of restaurants and places to hang out. A lot of students have fun at the Recreation and Wellness Center playing basketball, working out, or taking a group exercise class. Oklahoma City is only 30 to 45 minutes away, depending on where you are going. My friends and I will go up to the city for the weekend to go to the mall, go downtown,. or watch a movie.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The initial price for OBU can be daunting. I had originally thought that there was no way I could afford coming to OBU, but in the end I ended up paying less to come to OBU than my sister was paying to go to UCO (a state school in OK). This was because of the many different scholarships that are offered at OBU. I received an automatic scholarship based on my ACT and GPA that cut out a ton of my tuition. Those have different levels based upon your performance on the ACT OR SAT. I also have a church partnership scholarship and received a KIWANAS scholarship as well. You can get scholarships based on ethnicity, sports, involvement in different organizations, and department scholarships once you are a student. Don't turn away from OBU because of sticker shock. We have great financial aid counselors that are willing to work with you and can provide great options.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There are tons of fun traditions. Many of them involve Welcome Week, but others happen throughout the year. Ka Rip, going to sporting events, TWIRP Week, Christmas chapel, and all fo the events that happen during Welcome Week.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
OBU is a great option for students who love to live in community, who want to learn about themselves, and who want to learn more about God. I have only been at OBU for a year and a half now, but this atmosphere has already greatly impacted me.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The Campus Police are always around and patrolling. Most students save their number in their phone incase they ever need it. The Police are willing to do anything from walk someone to their dorm at night or change a tire to real law issues that need to be addressed by the authority.
OBU is a school focused on loving God and loving people. The people here want to invest in others and push them to be better mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially. Choosing OBU as my college has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.
OBU is not a blow off college. The people here are here to apply themselves and learn. Students as well as professors push themselves to be the best that they can. Professors are willing to work with students one on one, so while the classes are challenging you wont drown.
I love living in the dorms. My best friends are girls that I met on my hall my freshmen year. The dorms are cleaned 6 days a week and I never had any bad experiences. You also are given the opportunity to learn about yourself and grow as a person when you live with someone else in such close proximity.
The Caf has a bunch of different options- they are different every day. You will never be bored by the options. My favorite station is the make your own waffles one. We also have the option to eat at ChickFilA once a day with your meal swipe. The food used to get a bad rap, but we switched food providers and renovated the entire cafeteria and there are little to no complaints now.
There are lots of things to do for fun at OBU. We always have events going on that are put on by clubs or the school as a whole. We often have concerts with people like NeedToBreathe or Switchfoot. We have lots of restaurants and places to hang out. A lot of students have fun at the Recreation and Wellness Center playing basketball, working out, or taking a group exercise class. Oklahoma City is only 30 to 45 minutes away, depending on where you are going. My friends and I will go up to the city for the weekend to go to the mall, go downtown,. or watch a movie.
The initial price for OBU can be daunting. I had originally thought that there was no way I could afford coming to OBU, but in the end I ended up paying less to come to OBU than my sister was paying to go to UCO (a state school in OK). This was because of the many different scholarships that are offered at OBU. I received an automatic scholarship based on my ACT and GPA that cut out a ton of my tuition. Those have different levels based upon your performance on the ACT OR SAT. I also have a church partnership scholarship and received a KIWANAS scholarship as well. You can get scholarships based on ethnicity, sports, involvement in different organizations, and department scholarships once you are a student. Don't turn away from OBU because of sticker shock. We have great financial aid counselors that are willing to work with you and can provide great options.
There are tons of fun traditions. Many of them involve Welcome Week, but others happen throughout the year. Ka Rip, going to sporting events, TWIRP Week, Christmas chapel, and all fo the events that happen during Welcome Week.
OBU is a great option for students who love to live in community, who want to learn about themselves, and who want to learn more about God. I have only been at OBU for a year and a half now, but this atmosphere has already greatly impacted me.
The Campus Police are always around and patrolling. Most students save their number in their phone incase they ever need it. The Police are willing to do anything from walk someone to their dorm at night or change a tire to real law issues that need to be addressed by the authority.