- 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 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
Selectivity
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
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
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
56 staff
Student Body
The student population of Bacone College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bacone College diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
266 students
1,520 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
28:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
245 students
493 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
21 students
1,027 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
266 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
245 students
489 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
1,012 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
457 students
300 students
Showing 2011–2023. View full 17-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
27%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
10%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
4%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
21%
n/a
% Two or more races
23%
10%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
7%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,917
$41,757
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$29,375
$11,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,763
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
55%
71%
SAT Total Avg.
862
862
SAT Reading
387
387
SAT Math
475
475
ACT Total Avg.
53
55
ACT Composite
18
19
ACT English
17
18
ACT Math
18
18
Source: 2025 (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 lower than the state average of 71%. Bacone College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Oklahoma with low acceptance rates.
What is Bacone College's ranking?
Bacone College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bacone College is Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2403 N 41st St E
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(918) 687-6383
Muskogee, OK 74403
(918) 687-6383
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Enrollment: 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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(918) 463-2931
Warner, OK 74469
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(918) 496-0800
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