Bacone College
School Notes Overview:
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....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Muskogee County, OK | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 789 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 169 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 958 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 407 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 68% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,382 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 57% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,280 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 89% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,990 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 82% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,977 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- SAGU wins third straight on the road (Waxahachie Daily Light)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:26:20 pm
The Southwestern Assemblies of God University football team put to an end the 2009 season on Saturday afternoon in Muskogee, Okla. And it did so with another convincing win on the road, its third straight, a 33-21 triumph over Bacone College. - Sports briefs from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Waxahachie Daily Light)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:29:06 pm
The Southwestern Lions played their season finale Saturday in Muskogee, Okla. against Bacone College. Having won their last two games, SAGU, an NAIA Division I team, took on a fellow conference opponent in the BC Warriors. - 11-14 News: in brief (The Edmond Sun)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 02:19:55 am
Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau receives prestigious Red Bud AwardThe Edmond Convention and Visitors Bureau was awarded the Red Bud Award for Best Overall Marketing Campaign in the state at the recent Oklahoma Governor’s Tourism Conference in Tulsa. - Pioneers stir-fry Bacone (Harrison Daily Times)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:31:08 pm
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A side of Bacone is just what the cook ordered for the Pioneers of North Arkansas College. After dropping a pair of games to two top 10 teams last weekend, the young Pioneers finally opened it up and slammed Bacone College Junior Varsity, 94-68. - Lady Pioneers fry up some Bacone (Harrison Daily Times)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:30:58 pm
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — JoBeth Williams blistered the net for 30 points in the first half while leading the Lady Pioneers of North Arkansas College to a 92-55 win over Bacone College Junior Varsity.
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