FAQ
OKWU FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is OKWU?
OKWU is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma – a town of about 35,000 people. It is located 45 minutes north of Tulsa, 5 hours from Dallas, 3 hours from Springfield, MO, 5 hours from Little Rock, and 4 hours from Kansas City. Bartlesville.com
What does a Liberal Arts education mean?
A liberal arts college or university is a four-year institution that emphasizes a wide range of subjects in an effort to provide a well-rounded, balanced education. At OKWU, you will take classes in religion, humanities, science, math, social sciences plus all the classes within whatever major you decide.
How many students go to OKWU?
There are 900 total students enrolled at OKWU, with about 420 student taking classes on the main campus in Bartlesville.
What is the average class size?
The average class size at OKWU is about 15 students.
What are the Wesleyan beliefs?
The Wesleyan Church is an evangelical, Protestant denomination. We offer the good news that faith in Jesus Christ makes possible a wonderful personal relationship with God, a holy life empowered by His Spirit for witness and service, and assurance of eternal life in heaven. Our name is in honor of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, whose emphasis on a life of faith, self-discipline, and perfect love is our example. There are nearly 5,000 Wesleyan churches and missions in over 70 nations worldwide.
- For more information, visit the Wesleyan Church website.
Can I still take classes at OKWU if I am not of the Wesleyan faith?
Yes, our current students and faculty represent over 25 different denominations.
Is Chapel attendance mandatory?
Yes, we do ask that all students attend Chapel. But we do understand when a student is sick or has to be off campus – so we ask that students attend more than 80% of the chapels each semester.
I don’t have a computer, are there computers on campus I can use?
Yes. We have computer labs located in the library, science building, and Doc Lacy’s, our on-campus coffee house.
What is there to do at OKWU?
OKWU has a great Social Life Staff that organizes fun and exciting events on the weekends. Some events include “Create-a-Date”, “Ultimate Spoons”, “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Gong Show.” Also, a lot of our students also participate in a variety of intramural sports – where students get together with friends and peers to compete in activities from Campus Golf to Ultimate Frisbee. Our on-campus coffee house is also a great place to hang out, play games, go online and get your caffeine fix. More about Life at OKWU >>
What do students say about OKWU?
“The key things that were important for me in a university as a prospective student, such as one-on-one involvement with teachers and faculty, continual encouragement for spiritual growth, and strong academics, I found to be present here at OKWU. I feel that OKWU is dedicated to preparing students for success in life not only academically, but also spiritually.” – Julie, sophomore
Who can I talk to find out more about OKWU?
You can call 1.866.222.8226 and speak to one of our admissions counselors or email us at admissions@okwu.edu. We would love to talk to you!
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