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Housing and Dining

Discover OBU’s student housing and dining options. Find your home away from home and explore our campus accommodations.

Housing Application

Housing Types

From traditional residence halls to updated suites, apartments and married student housing, OBU offers a variety of college housing options to help you find a place that fits your stage of life and college experience.

Dorms

Experience classic college dorm life in an affordable, community-centered setting. Residence halls house students in shared rooms with community or suite-style bathrooms, with some halls designated for single-gender living. Freshman-only halls give first-year students an easy way to meet classmates and build friendships from day one.

Suites

Want a little more space? Suite-style rooms offer updated furnishings and a more recently renovated feel, giving you a comfortable place to study, recharge and connect with the people around you.

Apartments

Apartment-style living offers more independence with layouts designed for students beyond their first year. Enjoy a greater sense of privacy while staying connected to campus life.

Married Student Housing

OBU also offers housing options for married students. Eligible students can apply for available married student accommodations through the housing process.

On-Campus and Commuter Meal Plan Options

Whether you live in a residence hall, apartment or off campus, there’s a meal plan designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle. Choose from flexible options that give you convenient access to meals, Bison Bucks and your favorite campus dining spots. Compare meal plans or check housing costs to see how it all adds up.

  • Unlimited Meal Plan: The best value for each dollar spent. Includes the ability to eat every available meal in the cafeteria and $50 Bison Bucks for snacks and drinks downstairs.
  • 220 Block Meal Plan: The best of both worlds, value and flexibility. Includes 220 meals per semester and $125 Bison Bucks. Designed for those students who plan to eat regular meals upstairs in the cafeteria, but desire the flexibility to purchase from the coffee shop or convenience store.
  • 150 Block Meal Plan: The meal plan with the most flexibility. Includes 150 meals per semester and $150 Bison Bucks. Designed for those students who want the most flexibility in their meal plan and more spending power at the coffee shop or convenience store.
  • Apartment Meal Plans: These meal plans offer apartment dwellers 60 meals per semester and $60 Bison Bucks or 80 meals per semester and $100 Bison Bucks. See apartment housing rates.

Housing Showcase

Get a glimpse of OBU housing and picture yourself settling into your new home on campus. From cozy rooms and personalized spaces to places where you can relax with friends, explore what residence life looks like at OBU and start planning what to pack for move-in.

Packing List

Tips for First-Year Students

Complete the housing application

Ready to picture yourself here? Start your residence hall application early to begin building your on-campus housing experience.

  • Complete your housing profile and lifestyle questionnaire
  • Match with a compatible roommate or find specific roommates
  • Rank your top dorm room style and preferences

Select a meal plan

Choose the meal plan that fits your budget, schedule and appetite. With options ranging from 150 to 220 meals, unlimited dining and apartment plans, you can compare every meal plan and find the right fit. You can also change your plan during the school year if your needs change.

  • All Students: 150, 220, Unlimited
  • Apartment Residents: 60, 80

Explore the dorms

Not sure which space feels like home? Browse OBU’s college housing options to compare residence halls, suites and apartments, explore different room styles and start imagining where you’ll live your Bison experience.

Find a roommate

Start making connections before move-in day. Share a little about yourself in admitted student groups, meet future classmates and find potential roommates who could make your first year even more memorable.

Explore Dining

Food is part of the fun of living on campus. From quick bites to full meals and favorite campus staples, OBU offers dining options on and around campus. Explore your choices, find your go-to spot and make meals part of your college experience.

Campus Dining

Housing & Dining FAQs: Top Questions Other Students Are Asking

Yes. Oklahoma Baptist University students may have the opportunity to request a specific roommate during the housing application process. Housing assignments are based on availability and completed application materials.

Yes. Oklahoma Baptist University offers multiple meal plan options designed to support a variety of schedules and dining preferences. Students can choose from different access levels and meal structures based on their campus lifestyle.

Living on campus at Oklahoma Baptist University allows students to stay connected to classes, campus activities, spiritual life opportunities, and the OBU community. Many students find that residential life helps them build friendships, develop independence, and become more engaged during their college experience.

After being admitted to Oklahoma Baptist University, students can complete the housing application process through the university’s student portal. Students are encouraged to submit housing materials early to access the widest range of available housing options.