Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Ouachita Baptist University
Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) ( WAH-shi-tah) 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.
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68%
Acceptance
$22,409
Net price
1,602
Enrollment
61%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
68%
Acceptance rate
1,211
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,409
Average net price
$34,500
In-state tuition
$34,500
Out-of-state tuition
$9,720
Room & board
$1,100
Books & supplies
$47,321
Total cost of attendance
23%
Students receiving Pell grants
46%
Students with federal loans
$21,050
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$51,673
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,697
Median earnings (6 yrs)
61%
Graduation rate
83%
Retention rate
78%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,607
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,602
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
24%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Ouachita Baptist University FAQ
Is Ouachita Baptist University a public or private school?
Ouachita Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Arkadelphia, AR.
What is the acceptance rate at Ouachita Baptist University?
Ouachita Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 68%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost?
The average annual net price at Ouachita Baptist University is $22,409 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $34,500.
What is the graduation rate at Ouachita Baptist University?
About 61% of students at Ouachita Baptist University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Ouachita Baptist University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Ouachita Baptist University students earn a median of $51,673 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ouachita Baptist University?
Admitted students at Ouachita Baptist University have an average SAT score of 1,211. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Ouachita Baptist University?
Ouachita Baptist University enrolls about 1,602 students.
Campus
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