Mid-America Christian University

3500 SW 119th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73170

http://www.macu.edu/

School Description

Provided by Mid-America Christian University

Mid-America Christian University equips students to impact their world for Christ through achieving Bible-based academic excellence in a Christian environment, so that students professionally serve in their chosen vocation/ministry.

Mid-America Christian University is a friendly school where you feel like family from the moment you step on campus. Faculty and staff know students by name and are committed to encouraging students to think, speak, and act in ways consistent with our Christian environment.

At MACU, it’s easier than you think to reach your educational goals. No matter what life stage you find yourself in, MACU has degree programs that will put you on the fast track to your career dreams.

Oklahoma City has it all - from NBA basketball to the downtown river walk lined with restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. With over one million people calling metro Oklahoma City home, students are provided numerous choices from renowned festivals, national sporting events, treasure-filled museums, and a variety of districts highlighting arts and entertainment. In Oklahoma City, the possibilities are endless!

Located in southwest Oklahoma City, Mid-America Christian University is perfectly located less than a half mile from I-44, with quick access to all parts of town. This provides for a short drive of less than 15 minutes to Will Rogers World Airport, downtown Oklahoma City, and the nationally recognized Warren Theater.

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Mid-America Christian University

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The Mid-America Christian University ("MACU") is a Bible college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mission Statement

Mid-America Christian University equips students to impact their world for Christ through achieving Bible-based academic excellence in a Christian environment, so that students professionally serve in their chosen vocation/ministry.

Core Values

The following are the University's core values, as listed in the 2008-2009 MACU Student Handbook:

Wesleyan-Arminian: We are faithful to the heritage of the [[Church of God (Anderson)|Church of God Reformation Movement]] and to the Wesleyan-Arminian interpretation of Scripture.
Missionary: Christian higher education encompasses evangelism and discipleship of our constituencies so that graduates are prepared to fulfill the Great Commission.
Change-Agents: We prepare Christian leaders to bring about positive social change by sharing their Christian faith, demonstrating ethical character in their vocation, and being actively engaged in community leadership. Holistic: Our educational system is designed to develop the whole person, spirit, soul, and body.
Diversity: We are committed to being a redemptive community that respects racial, gender, and cultural diversity. Lifelong Leaders: We are engaged in experiences and programs that encourage lifelong learners.
Relevancy: We provide relevant curriculum established upon biblical principles, best practices, and rigorous standards.
Stewardship: We practice faithful stewardship of God-given resources to ensure they are employed for maximum efficiency.
Innovation: We utilize innovative methods to make Christian higher education accessible.

Academics

MACU offers Bible-based liberal arts programs and ministry education. The university extends over 25 major fields of study at the graduate and undergraduate level, leading to an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or a Master's Degree.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Church of God
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
714
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
83%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,900
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Degree Programs at Mid-America Christian University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • Music Performance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
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      • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
        A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.
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      • Religious/Sacred Music
        A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.
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      • Theology and Religious Vocations
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Management Information Systems
        A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.
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      • Mathematics Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.
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      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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      • Social Studies Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Behavioral Sciences
      Behavioral Sciences programs combine the studies of the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study the fascinating complexities of human individual and social growth and behavior.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
      A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Social Psychology
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual behavior in group contexts, group behavior, and associated phenomena. Includes instruction in social learning theory, group theory and dynamics, sex roles, social cognition and inference, attribution theory, attitude formation, criminal behavior and other social pathologies, altruistic behavior, social development, and social ecology.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
Other 9%
African-American 9%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 63%
Out-of-State 37%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 63%
Texas 11%
Missouri 4%
Illinois 4%
Arizona 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 40%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 9,900    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,212 84%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,565 17%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 4,100 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,672 100%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00

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Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
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