2025-2026 Factbook - Winter Edition by MidAmericaChristianUniversity

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report

OUR UNIVERSITY

Mission Statement

University History

Strategic Plan 2024-2027: The Place to Be

University Leadership

Accreditations and Approvals

Programs

Mission Statement

University History

Mid-America Christian University was established originally as South Texas Bible Institute (STBI), in Houston, Texas, on September 14, 1953, by Dr. Max R. Gaulke. The college utilized the facilities of the First Church of God. Dr. Gaulke served as president from 1953-1975. The ﬁrst class at STBI began with twenty-six students. Not only did the Institute steadily grow in popularity among those seeking pastoral and ministry training, but also among those in the community seeking higher education from a Christian perspective.

STBI responded to this demand in the fall of 1955 by restructuring their model from a three-year institute to a four-year program. In that same year, the board of trustees voted to change the name of the institution to Gulf-Coast Bible College (GBC). This allowed the school to move toward possible accreditation and the acceptance of GBC credits by other colleges and universities. In 1966, Gulf-Coast Bible College became an associate member of the American Association of Bible Colleges (AABC). Full membership was granted in 1968 by the AABC, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the regional accrediting association, granted GBC full accreditation in 1978.

In 1983, without suﬃcient room for expansion at the Houston location, and after a lengthy study of the situation, it was determined that the college should be relocated to Oklahoma City, and ground was broken for the new campus on May 9, 1984, with the new campus dedication

taking place on September 5, 1985. In recognition of the relocation, the college was renamed Mid-America Bible College.

Moving to Oklahoma City placed the college under a new regional accreditation body, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1989, Forrest Robinson, a board member at the time, and a graduate of Gulf Coast Bible College, was named interim president after then-President Conley stepped down.

In 1990, Robinson was named the third president of the college. Robinson served nine years as president and retired in 1999, when Board of Trustee member, Dr. John D. Fozard became president of Mid-America Bible College.

As president, Dr. Fozard played a signiﬁcant role in securing the ﬁnancial stability of the University. As further indication of the institution’s growth, the college was renamed Mid-America Christian University in 2003.

Notably, President Fozard spearheaded an unprecedented recruitment campaign that led to a 169% increase in student enrollment between the years of 2009-2012. He announced his retirement in October 2021 and completed 23 years of service on May 31, 2022.

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TABLE OF UniversityCONTENTS History

On October 10, 2012, Mid-America Christian University held a groundbreaking service for a new 32,000 square-foot educational facility called Kennedy Hall. The new building was dedicated on January 10, 2014. The new Hall was in full use at the start of the Spring 2014 semester. As a part of an initiative entitled Building a Greater Campus Experience, two new residence halls were opened in 2014 and 2015. McCutcheon Hall and Southwest Hall are both 30,000 square-foot living spaces which, at the time of their opening, boasted an increased per-person space on the original housing options, expanded suite availability, card-access security, laundry facilities on every ﬂoor, and contemporary furnishings.

On June 1, 2022, following the announcement of Dr. Fozard’s retirement, Phil Greenwald began his tenure as Mid-America Christian University’s ﬁfth President.

MACU has recently marked a period of historic growth and institutional advancement, highlighted by achieving its largest-ever on-campus enrollment in the fall of 2024. This milestone was celebrated alongside the unveiling of a revitalized "Evangels" mascot logo, symbolizing a fresh chapter for the university's identity.

MACU launched its ambitious "The Place to Be" 2024–2027 strategic plan to drive holistic student development. The university also bolstered its technological capabilities by connecting to the OneOklahoma Friction Free Network (OFFN) through a National Science Foundation grant, enhancing research opportunities for students and faculty.

Mid-America Christian University has continued its historic period of expansion with signiﬁcant academic and athletic milestones, headlined by the launch of a new Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program supported by state-of-the-art nursing and science labs. In a major move to globalize its curriculum, the university reopened the Thomas School of Global Leadership to cultivate the next generation of leaders. This academic growth is mirrored by a robust expansion in student life and athletics, including the addition of men's and women's track and cross country teams and the unveiling of a new esports facility. The campus footprint has also seen extensive revitalization, marked by the completion of the Scraper Counseling Center to support student wellness, renovations to Harrington Hall and the Learning Resource Center, and wide-ranging upgrades to athletic facilities that underscore MACU's commitment to a holistic and thriving campus experience.

TABLE OF CONTENTS The Place to Be 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

Objective 1

We will humbly CREATE transformative opportunities for the holistic growth of students, faculty, staff, alums, and our community from a Christ-centered, biblical worldview and Wesleyan perspective.

● Growth in Wisdom

● Growth in Stature

● Growth in Favor with God

● Growth in Favor with Man

● Stewardship of current and future ﬁnancial and physical resources

● Technology

● Processes and procedures

● People and departments

Objective 2

We will joyfully COLLABORATE to align our organizational structures, facilities, and resources effectively and eﬃciently to achieve sustainability and future expansion.

Objective 3

We will boldly INNOVATE to provide relevant, attainable, dynamic opportunities for learning and growth.

● Strategic Partnerships

● Relevant program offerings

● Engage with cutting-edge technology for learning & work environments

● Explore and acquire new and expanded ﬁnancial resources

Leadership

TABLE OF AccreditationCONTENTS and Approvals

Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The School of Teacher Education is accredited by the Oﬃce of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA).

The School of Business is pursuing accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The School of Ministry is pursuing accreditation through the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

The School of Nursing is pursuing accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN.)

Mid-America Christian University is aﬃliated with several professional organizations, including:

● American Association of Higher Education

● American Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Oﬃcers

● American Association of Colleges and Universities

● Council for Accelerated Programs

● Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

● Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

● National Association of College and University Business Oﬃcers

● National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

● National Collegiate Honors Council

● Oklahoma Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Oﬃcers

● Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities

TABLE OF CONTENTS Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degrees

Psychology, BS

Master’s Degrees

Master of Science in Counseling

Associate’s Degrees

Nursing, AAS

Bachelor’s Degrees

Nursing, BS

Associate’s Degrees

Network Management & Security, AS

Bachelor’s Degrees

Accounting and Ethics, BBA

Business Administration & Ethics, BBA

Cybersecurity, BS

Healthcare Management and Ethics, BS

Management & Ethics, BS

Marketing, BS

Sports Management and Ethics, BS

Master’s Degrees

Master of Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degrees

*English, BA

Master’s Degrees

Master of Arts in Leadership

* on-ground/in-person

TABLE OF CONTENTS Degree Programs

Associate’s Degree

General Studies, AA

Bachelor’s Degrees

Criminal Justice Administration & Ethics, BS

Media Production & Communication, BS

Bachelor’s Degrees

Christian Ministries, BS

*Ministry Leadership, BS

Master’s Degrees

Master of Arts in Christin Ministry

Master of Ministry

Bachelor’s Degrees

*Biology, BS

Data Analytics, BS

*Mathematics, BS

Bachelor’s Degrees

Education, BA

Educational Studies, BS

*Secondary Education, BA

Master’s Degrees

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Master of Education in School Counseling

* on-ground/in-person only

New Students

By Race and Ethnicity

By Gender

By Church Aﬃliation

Fall Enrollment

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Fall Enrollment

Percent Change from Previous Fall

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

*Concurrent enrollment decreased due to recent staﬃng changes at a local high school. The MACU Admissions Team is working to reestablish this partnership, as well as continuing to build other concurrent partnerships.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Enrollment by Race and Ethnicity

Indian or Alaska

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Enrollment by Race and Ethnicity - Fall 2025

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Hispanic Student Breakdown - Fall 2025

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Two or More Races Breakdown - Fall 2025

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Fall Enrollment by Gender

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Enrollment by Church Aﬃliation - Fall 2025

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25) MACU

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

MACU collects Church Aﬃliation data through the University's Application for Admission. When the application was updated in 2020, this question was inadvertently left off. This error was identiﬁed in October 2023 and updated at that time. Many current students completed the Application for Admission when this question was not included and could not report this information; thus, the number of “Non-Reported” students is high.. Institutional Research & Effectiveness is conducting student information update surveys to update this information.

Unduplicated Headcount

Source: IPEDS Reports - 12-month Enrollment (July 1-June 30 Reporting Period)

Note: This shows new students and re-entry students who began classes at MACU between 7/1/24-6/30/25. This includes 2 traditional undergraduate start dates, 10 accelerated undergraduate start dates, and 8 graduate start dates.

Source: Data for the IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment Report, submitted Fall 2025

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September each year. This includes new students enrolled to begin classes in the summer and/or fall terms as of the fall snapshot date and does not represent all new students enrolled at MACU in the entire fall or entire 12-month academic year.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data for Fall 2025 as of 9/12/25)

Note: This is a snapshot of enrollment as of mid-September.

Source: Fall 2025 Preliminary Enrollment Report (Data as of 9/12/25)

Note: For IPEDS Retention Calculations, Fall Cohorts include ﬁrst-time full-time, degree-seeking freshmen who start in the fall semester listed. For MACU, this typically represents less than 10% of the student body.

Source: IPEDS Reports - Fall Enrollment (Cohorts based on data as of MACU’s Oﬃcial Fall Enrollment Date, the second Friday of September each year.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS OUR FACULTY

Full-Time Faculty

By Gender

Faculty of School of Behavioral Science and Counseling

Faculty of School of Business Leadership

Faculty of School of English

Faculty of School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty of School of Ministry

Faculty of School of Science and Mathematics

Faculty of School of Teacher Education

Faculty of School of Nursing

Faculty of Thomas School of Global Leadership

Source: IPEDS Report - Human Resources (Calculated as of November 1 of the reporting year)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of Behavioral Science and Counseling

Kimberly Thomas, Co-Chair

➢ Program Director: Counseling (MS)

➢ DMin, Houston Graduate School of Theology

➢ MA, Texas Southern University

➢ MS, Mid-America Christian University

➢ BS, Gulf-Coast Bible College

Gennifer Van Pelt, Co-Chair

➢ PhD, Liberty University

➢ MA, Liberty University

➢ BS, Liberty University

Leon DeSecottier

➢ Program Director: School Counseling (MEd)

➢ EdD, Texas Tech University

➢ MS, Texas Tech University

➢ BS, Texas Tech University

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of Behavioral Science and Counseling (cont.)

Tyrone Milton

➢ Program Director: Psychology

➢ MA, Southern Nazarene University

➢ BS, Southern Nazarene University

➢ AA, Oklahoma City Community College

Betsy Fowler

➢ PhD, Regent University

➢ MS, Palm Beach Atlantic University

➢ BS, Mid-America Christian University

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of Business Leadership

Kelly Riesenmy, Chair

➢ Program Director: Master of BusinessAdministration

➢ PhD, Regent

➢ MA, University of Missouri-Kansas

➢ BA, University of Missouri-Kansas

Lisa Bell

➢ Program Director: Marketing

➢ MBA, Mid-America Christian University

➢ BS, Mid-America Christian University

➢ AS, Oklahoma City Community College

Laura Koch

Program Director: Management and Ethics

MBA, University of Oklahoma

BS, Marketing, Oklahoma State University

BS, Public Relations, Oklahoma State University

Steven Sloan

➢ Program Director: Business Administration and Ethics

➢ JD, University of Oklahoma College of Law

➢ MBA, Mid-America Christian University

➢ BA, University of Oklahoma

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of Business Leadership (cont.)

Danielle Philipson

➢ Program Director: Healthcare Management and Ethics

➢ EDd, Abilene Christian University

➢ MHA, Cornell University

➢ BA, University of California, Irvine

Shelly Carbajal

➢ EdD, National University

➢ MBA, Oklahoma City University

➢ BS, Mid-America Christian University

Mark Robichaud

➢ Program Director: Sports Management and Ethics

➢ MPE, Springﬁeld College

➢ BS, Springﬁeld College

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of English

Mark Pickens, Chair

Program Director: English

PhD, University of Oklahoma MA, University of Oklahoma BA, Oklahoma City University

Rebeccah Bland

➢ MA, University of Central Oklahoma

➢ BA, Southwestern Christian University

Mark Harris

➢ Program Director: Secondary Education

➢ MA, University of Central Oklahoma

➢ MS, Radford University

➢ BS, Radford University

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Garret Castleberry, Co-Chair

➢ Program Director: Media

Production and Communication

➢ PhD, University of Oklahoma

➢ MA, University of North Texas

➢ BA, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Kenneth Schell, Co-Chair

➢ Program Director: General Studies (Traditional)

➢ PhD, Liberty University

➢ MA, Arizona State University

➢ BA, Mid-America Christian University

Marvin Akers

➢ Program Director: Criminal Justice Administration and Ethics

➢ MA, Mid-America Christian University

➢ BS, Mid-America Christian University

➢ AS, Community College of the Air Force

➢ Program Director: General Studies (Accelerated)

➢ MBA, Southern Nazarene University

➢ MEd, University of Central Oklahoma

➢ BS, University of Central Oklahoma

Trina Arnold

Faculty of School of Ministry

Justin Key, Chair

➢ Program Director: Ministry Leadership

➢ PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

➢ MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary

➢ BA, Mid-America Christian University

Pamela Barton

➢ MA, Friends University

➢ BS, University of Central Oklahoma

Michael Hurdman

➢ MS, Southwestern Christian University

➢ BS, Southwestern Christian University

➢ AA, Nazarene Christian University

Julie Nance

➢ Program Director: Christian Ministries

➢ PhD, International Seminary

➢ MDiv, Louisville Seminary

➢ BA, Anderson College

Wendell Sutton

Michael Sanders

➢ DMin, Anderson University School of Theology

➢ MAR, Asbury Theological Seminary

➢ BS, Gulf-Coast Bible College

➢ Program Director: Master of Ministry

➢ JD, University of Oklahoma School of Law

➢ MA, Southern Nazarene University

➢ BS, Oklahoma State University

Faculty of School of Science and Mathematics

Carol Fowlkes, Co-Chair

➢ Program Director: Mathematics

➢ PhD, Oklahoma State University

➢ MEd, Mid-America Nazarene College

➢ BA, Mid-America Nazarene College

Deshani Fernando, Co-Chair

➢ PhD, Oklahoma State University

➢ BS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Harold Kihega

➢ Program Director: Biology

➢ PhD, University of Oklahoma

➢ MEd, University of Central Oklahoma

➢ BS, Cameron University

Triston Herron

➢ Program Director: Data Analytics

➢ MS, Southern New Hampshire University

➢ BS, Mid-America Christian University

Faculty of School of Science and Mathematics

Egie Enabulele

➢ PhD, Kingston University, London

➢ MSc, University of Benin, Nigeria

➢ BSc, University of Benin, Nigeria

Jayme Hayes

➢ MS, Kansas City University

➢ BS, University of Oklahoma

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of Teacher Education

Glenne’ Whisenhunt, Chair

➢ PhD, University of Oklahoma

➢ MEd, East Central University

➢ BS, East Central University

Terry James

➢ Program Director: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

➢ PhD, University of Oklahoma

➢ MEd, University of Central Oklahoma

➢ DS, University of Central Oklahoma

Francisca Jensen

➢ Program Director: Education, BA

➢ MEd, University of Oklahoma

➢ BS, University of Oklahoma

Kelsey Carroll

EdD, Northcentral University

MS, Oklahoma State University

BS, Oklahoma State University

TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty of School of Nursing

Jennifer Allen

Saundra Medrano, Co-Chair

PhD, Capella University

MSN, University of Oklahoma

BSN, University of Oklahoma

➢ MSN, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

➢ BSN, Oklahoma State University

Twila King

Gina Wilson, Co-Chair

➢ DNP, American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University

➢ MSN, University of Oklahoma

➢ BSN, University of Oklahoma

➢ BSN, Colorado Christian University

➢ BS, Colorado Christian

➢ AAS, Rose State College

TABLE OF CONTENTS Thomas School of Global Leadership

LeAnn Brown, Executive Director/Chair

PhD, Indiana Institute of Technology

MSEd, Portland State University

BS, Fort Hays State University

➢ Program Director: Master ofArts in Leadership

➢ DSL, Regent University

➢ MBA, Regent University

➢ BBA, University of Carabobo

Jesus Sampedro

Source: Faculty Load Report for 2024-2025 (Including courses offered in the Summer 2024 term, Fall 2024 terms, and Spring 2025 terms. Reported 10/23/25)

Revenue Sources

OUR FINANCES

University Expenses

Breakdown of Students Receiving Aid

Financial Aid

Pell Grants

Federal Loans

Student Costs

Tuition, Room and Board (Traditional Undergraduate)

Tuition and Fees (Accelerated Undergraduate)

Tuition and Fees (Graduates)

Revenue Sources

Note: The year listed refers to the year in which the ﬁscal year ends. For example, 2025 is the ﬁscal year from 6/1/24-5/31/25.

Source: MACU Annual Audit (Independent Auditor’s Reports, Financial Statements, and Supplementary Information) for fiscal year 2021-2025, completed in early fall each year. For example, the Annual Audit for fiscal year 2025 (6/1/24-5/31/25) was finalized in September 2025.

Note: The year listed refers to the year in which the ﬁscal year ends. For example, 2025 is the ﬁscal year from 6/1/24-5/31/25.

University Expenses

Note: The year listed refers to the year in which the ﬁscal year ends. For example, 2025 is the ﬁscal year from 6/1/24-5/31/25.

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Undergraduate Degree- and Certiﬁcate-Seeking Students

Source: IPEDS Report - Student Financial Aid (Reported in February each year for the previous academic year)

Student Costs

Traditional Undergraduate Students

Tuition based on block hours for one semester. Board plan based on full meal plan.

Source: https://www.macu.edu/ﬁnancial-aid/costs-and-fees/

Student Costs

Accelerated Undergraduate Students

Point 1

University Core/Lower-Division

Point 2

Price Point 3

12 hours/2 terms for all programs

Student Costs Graduate Students

Source: https://www.macu.edu/ﬁnancial-aid/costs-and-fees/

Price Point A (MA Christian Ministries, MEd, MMIN)

Price Point B (MBA, MA Leadership)

Price Point C (MS Counseling)

Our Graduates

Program Completions

Source: IPEDS Report - Completions (Reporting Period July 1-June 30)

Program Completions by Type

Source: IPEDS Report - Completions (Reporting Period July 1-June 30)

Note: The year listed refers to the year in which the data was reported to IPEDS, not the student cohort. For IPEDS Graduateion Rate Calculations, cohorts include ﬁrst-time full-time, degree-seeking freshmen who start in the fall semester. For MACU, this typically represents less than 10% of the student body.

Source: IPEDS Report - Graduation Rates (Reported in the Winter Reporting Cycle in February each year for the previous academic year.)