Mid-America Christian University
Mid-America Christian University is a private research university in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling about 1,666 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 91.76% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,116 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,294
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,692 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.76% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,666 79.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.23%
- Average SAT Score: 1020
Mid-America Christian University: what the data shows
Common questions about Mid-America Christian University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mid-America Christian University?
Mid-America Christian University is located in Oklahoma City, OK (ZIP 73170-9797).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Mid-America Christian University public or private?
Mid-America Christian University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Mid-America Christian University cost?
Published tuition: $21,294.
Average net price after aid: $16,692.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,517 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,027 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,646 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,665 |
| $110,001+ | $24,590 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $85,176.
How hard is it to get into Mid-America Christian University?
Admission rate: 91.76%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1020.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Mid-America Christian University?
Total enrollment: 1,666 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mid-America Christian University?
150%-time completion rate: 44.23%.
First-year retention: 65.1%.
What do graduates of Mid-America Christian University earn?
Median earnings: $39,265 six years after entry; $46,116 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,394.
52.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mid-America Christian University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (524 completions)
- CIP 422803 (119 completions)
- CIP 520201 (80 completions)
- General Psychology (75 completions)
- CIP 240102 (34 completions)
- CIP 520213 (33 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (26 completions)
- CIP 520301 (23 completions)
- CIP 000300 (21 completions)
- CIP 390699 (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mid-America Christian University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.76%; completion rate 44.23%; median earnings $46,116 at 10 years; net price $16,692. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$21,294
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mid-America Christian University was $21,294.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,692
2024 Value
In 2024 Mid-America Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,692.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,768 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,692 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$85,176 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mid-America Christian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mid-America Christian University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mid-America Christian University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,688 | $15,688 | $18,067 |
| 2014 | $16,230 | $16,230 | $21,495 |
| 2015 | $16,798 | $16,798 | $19,611 |
| 2016 | $17,132 | $17,132 | $21,062 |
| 2017 | $17,830 | $17,830 | $16,992 |
| 2018 | $19,604 | $19,604 | $12,554 |
| 2019 | $18,838 | $18,838 | $20,746 |
| 2020 | $18,838 | $18,838 | $18,635 |
| 2021 | $18,838 | $18,838 | $17,694 |
| 2022 | $18,838 | $18,838 | $17,546 |
| 2023 | $19,896 | $19,896 | $17,123 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.76% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1020
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mid-America Christian University in 2024 is 1,666 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.47% 100% Completion Time
44.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.47% of students graduating from Mid-America Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mid-America Christian University.
Return on Investment
$26,394 Median Student Debt
$46,116 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
590.69% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mid-America Christian University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 42.2803: 119 completions
CIP 52.0201: 80 completions
General Psychology: 75 completions
CIP 24.0102: 34 completions
CIP 52.0213: 33 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 26 completions
CIP 52.0301: 23 completions
CIP 00.0300: 21 completions
CIP 39.0699: 17 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 524 completions
Most popular programs at Mid-America Christian University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mid-America Christian University graduates.
About
Mid-America Christian University is a private non-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, OK, offering 23 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,666 students. The admission rate is 91.76%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1020. The institution maintains a 44.23% graduation rate. Approximately 52.87% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Oklahoma City, OK 73170-9797
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Mid-America Christian University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Mid-America Christian University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $21,294 and average net price is $16,692 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Mid-America Christian University?
The admission rate is 91.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Mid-America Christian University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Mid-America Christian University reports midpoint SAT about 1020.
What do graduates of Mid-America Christian University earn?
Median earnings are $39,265 six years after entry and $46,116 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mid-America Christian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mid-America Christian University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,394.
How big is Mid-America Christian University?
Total enrollment is about 1,666 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mid-America Christian University public or private?
Mid-America Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Oklahoma City, OK.
Is Mid-America Christian University an HBCU?
No. Mid-America Christian University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mid-America Christian University a tribal college?
No. Mid-America Christian University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mid-America Christian University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mid-America Christian University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.8%).
Is Mid-America Christian University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Mid-America Christian University: Church of God.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.