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Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University is a small, private institution located in Arkadelphia, ar. Founded in 1886, Ouachita Baptist University offers undergraduate degrees in 59 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,587 undergraduates
cost $31,180 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Ouachita Baptist University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 72.3%
SAT score average 1180
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ouachita Baptist University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Religion/Religious Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,180
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,800
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,250
Cost of attendance* $45,330
Average financial aid package $29,202
Estimated cost $16,128 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,180
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,800
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,250
Cost of attendance* $45,330
Average financial aid package $29,202
Estimated cost $16,128 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ouachita Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,587, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

1,815

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
79%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Ouachita Baptist University, students love their Ouachita Student Foundation, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
phone 870-245-5000
address www.obu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Ouachita student foundation

Phi beta lambda

Carl goodson honors program

Student education association

Campus ministries

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ouachita Baptist University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ouachita Baptist University?

Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, ar.

What is the acceptance rate at Ouachita Baptist University? 

The acceptance rate for Ouachita Baptist University is 72%.

What’s the average GPA for Ouachita Baptist University?

The average high school GPA for Ouachita Baptist University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ouachita Baptist University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ouachita Baptist University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $181,320.

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