Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Oklahoma
Colleges that compete in NAIA athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Oklahoma7 schools
7 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Oklahoma.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NAIA (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK · Private nonprofit#4 in Oklahoma
- NAIA athletics
- 65% graduate
- 2
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK · PublicTop 7% for low net price
- NAIA athletics
- 44% graduate
- 3
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK · PublicTop 9% for low net price
- NAIA athletics
- 21% graduate
- 4
Southwestern Christian University
Bethany, OK · Private nonprofit#18 in Oklahoma
- NAIA athletics
- 16% graduate
- 5
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK · Private nonprofit#21 in Oklahoma
- NAIA athletics
- 44% graduate
- 6
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK · Private nonprofit#22 in Oklahoma
- NAIA athletics
- 35% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City University | About $23,000 | $20,835 | $54,655 | 65% |
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | About $7,000 | $21,750 | $41,913 | 44% |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | About $7,000 | $12,500 | $44,933 | 21% |
| Southwestern Christian University | About $20,000 | $20,715 | $40,391 | 16% |
| Mid-America Christian University | About $17,000 | $26,394 | $46,116 | 44% |
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | About $28,000 | $24,813 | $59,841 | 35% |
| Langston University | About $12,000 | $26,000 | $33,261 | 17% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.