Bacone College
Tel:
(918) 683-4581
- 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 275 students (85% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Top Rankings
Bacone College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Oklahoma for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bacone College | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
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 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bacone College is Connors State College (19.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Connors State CollegePublic2,113 students | 19.70 Mi700 College Road
Warner, OK 74469
(918) 463-2931 19.702,113 - 2,305 students | 35.50 Mi1801 E 4th St
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 293-4678 35.502,305 - National American University-TulsaPrivate for-profit109 students | 36.70 Mi8040 South Sheridan Road
Tulsa, OK 74133
(918) 879-8400 36.70109 - 542 students | 38.70 Mi4242 South Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(919) 610-0027 38.70542 - Platt CollegePrivate for-profit235 students | 39.00 Mi3801 S Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918) 663-9000 39.00235
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