Overview of Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University is a private Baptist college situated in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Students are supported by a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. The Ouachita Tigers play in the NCAA Division II Great American Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,660 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 45% Male/55% Female
• 92% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $27,900
• Books: $1,100
• Room and Board: $8,000
• Other Expenses: $3,000
• Total Cost: $40,000

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 74%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $19,432
  • Loans: $6,217

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Visual and Performing Arts; and Education

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 64%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Ouachita Baptist University Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 64% in 2019, Ouachita Baptist University is neither highly selective nor open to all applicants. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Ouachita Baptist University Acceptance Rate: 64%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520/630
  • SAT Math: 520/620
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/28
  • ACT English: 21/31
  • ACT Math: 20/27

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Ouachita Baptist University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Ouachita Baptist University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

East Carolina University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Ouachita Baptist University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, California State University Long Beach, San Jose State University, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Ouachita Baptist University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of California, Davis, Penn State University Park, University of Cincinnati, Hofstra University, Temple University, Auburn University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Ouachita Baptist University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://obu.edu/futurestudents/

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://obu.edu/apply/