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Bacone College
United States of America

Popularity:1920

Official website: https://www.bacone.edu/
Tel:Phone: 918-683-4581
Address:2299 Old Bacone Road Muskogee, OK  74403-1597 United States

Bacone College is a private college in Oklahoma, USA, with the following features:

Long history:

Founded in 1880, it was originally named "Indian University" and is the oldest continuously operating higher education institution in Oklahoma. It was renamed Bacone College in the early 20th century. Its history can be traced back to a Baptist missionary school in western North Carolina, USA. After many migrations and developments, it finally settled in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

In 2014, the Bacone College Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.

Close ties with Indian tribes:

It has deep historical roots with many Indian tribes in the United States, including the Muskogee (Creek) tribe and the Cherokee tribe. It was once a college serving Indians, providing Indian students with the opportunity to receive higher education and playing an important role in Indian education and cultural heritage.

Academics and Majors:

As a liberal arts college, it offers courses in a variety of professional fields, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc. The school is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education and cultivating students' comprehensive qualities such as critical thinking, communication skills and leadership.

Campus Environment:

The campus is located in Muskogee, covers an area of ​​160 acres, and the campus environment is beautiful and has a rural style. The school provides a variety of accommodation options, including female dormitories and male dormitories.

Sports:

The school's sports teams participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) of the United States, have their own sports programs and sports teams, and provide students with opportunities to participate in sports competitions.

Student Group and Diversity:

The student population is relatively small, currently about 270 students. The student group has a certain degree of diversity, among which minority students account for a high proportion, including Indians, blacks, Hispanics, etc. The school's gender ratio is also relatively balanced.

In the 2024 "U.S. News & World Report" ranking of Western Regional Colleges in the United States, Baccone College ranked 45-48. Overall, although Baccone College is small in size, it has unique value in history, culture and education, providing students with a personalized educational experience.