Arkadelphia, AR
Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 69% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,538 | 1,559 | 441 | 61% |
| 2020 | 2,524 | 1,559 | 389 | 62% |
| 2021 | 2,610 | 1,925 | 485 | 74% |
| 2022 | 2,063 | 1,492 | 445 | 72% |
| 2023 | 2,138 | 1,465 | 469 | 69% |
Fall 2023 applicants
868 of 1,224 women and 597 of 914 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Ouachita Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 69% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,465 of 2,138 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,138 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 469 enrolled.
No. Ouachita Baptist University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 69% — it has become less selective.