Mid-America Christian University

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

For over 65 years, Mid-America Christian University has offered a faith-based higher education experience in Oklahoma City. MACU strives to accommodate diverse learning needs, with numerous degree options available on campus or online. MACU offers online associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in multiple fields. For instance, the bachelor of science in management and ethics prepares students to manage talent for any organization. Courses emphasize planning and leading through a biblical lens. Graduates qualify for positions such as sales manager, general manager, or account manager. Online courses typically follow an asynchronous format, allowing students to learn on their own schedule. Assignments include essays, exams, group projects, and discussion forums. Students who require additional assistance can schedule meetings with professors during digital office hours. Distance learners receive support from academic counselors and technical support. MACU holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Required	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

25k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

88%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✔
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✔
3	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✕	✕
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✕	✕
5	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✕	✕
6	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
7	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
9	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
10	Education	✔	✔	✔
11	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
12	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
13	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✔	✕
14	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
15	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✔
16	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
17	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
18	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
19	History	✔	✔	✔
20	History	✔	✔	✔
21	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✔	✔
22	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
23	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
24	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
25	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
26	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✔
27	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✔
28	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✕
29	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
30	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
31	Security And Protective Services	✔	✔	✔
32	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
33	Transportation And Materials Moving	✔	✔	✕
34	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕