PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Ouachita Baptist University

Also known as: OBU

📍 Arkadelphia, Arkansas🏛️ Town Setting👥 1,602 Undergrads🔗 obu.edu

Overview

Ouachita Baptist University is an small private non-profit research university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It enrolls about 1,602 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 68%. Graduates earn a median of $51,673 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

68%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,211

540–650

Net Price

$22,409

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

61%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$51,673

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

67.5%

SAT Average

1,211

ACT Composite

22–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 650 (mid 50%)800

Math

200530 – 630 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

122 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$34,500

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$34,500

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$47,321

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$22,409

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$15,207
$30,001 – $48,000	$15,954
$48,001 – $75,000	$18,007
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,151
$110,001 +	$26,281

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

45.9%

Academics & Programs

Ouachita Baptist University offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

18.1%

Health Professions

15.6%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

10.6%

Visual & Performing Arts

9.7%

Education

8.8%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.6%

Communication & Journalism

5.9%

Psychology

5.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

61%

On-Time (4yr)

57%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

72%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$41,697

8 years

$47,024

10 years

$51,673

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

66.7%

White

66.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

80.5%

Black or African American

5.6%

Asian

1.2%

Hispanic / Latino

6.3%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

2.2%

Gender

Women

55.4%

Men

44.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ouachita Baptist University hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 68%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1211.

How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost?

In-state tuition is $34,500, and out-of-state is $34,500. Average net price after financial aid is $22,409.

What is Ouachita Baptist University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Ouachita Baptist University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 61%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.