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Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR · Town · 1,602 students
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$22,409
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
66%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$51,673
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Ouachita Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution renowned for its rigorous Patterson School of Natural Sciences—boasting exceptionally high acceptance rates into medical and professional healthcare programs—alongside standout offerings in musical theatre, business, and Christian studies. The undergraduate experience is defined by a close-knit, highly residential community where faith integration and personalized faculty mentorship are central to student life. Distinctively, campus culture is energized by rich traditions, including the beloved "Tiger Tunes" musical showcase and the historic "Battle of the Ravine," college football's unique cross-street rivalry against neighboring Henderson State University.

Wikipedia:Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a private Christian university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. It is affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, a state convention affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The university's name is taken from the Ouachita River, which forms the eastern campus boundary.

Location
Arkadelphia, AR, 71998-0001 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
186 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$34,500
Housing & food (on campus)$9,720
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$47,321
Average net price$22,409
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,500
Housing & food (on campus)$9,720
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$47,321
Average net price$22,409
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,207
$30–48k
$15,954
$48–75k
$18,007
$75–110k
$19,151
$110k+
$26,281
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
66%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 26% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,697
10 yrs after entry$51,673
Debt
Median at graduation$21,050
Monthly payment$223
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.4k
90th percentile$28,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1211
R 540–650 · M 530–630
SAT middle 50%: 1070–1280
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$62,149
Independent
4%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
6%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,697
After 10 yrs
$51,673
Biology, General48
Communication and Media Studies30
Finance and Financial Management Services30
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Psychology, General20
Political Science and Government15
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Religion/Religious Studies14
Bible/Biblical Studies13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
Accounting and Related Services11
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services10
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services9
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$140M
Full-time faculty
95%
Faculty salary
$7,702/mo
Teaching spend
$10,607
per student
Federal loans
46%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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