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Ouachita Baptist University

Acceptance Rate 71.98 %
SAT Average 1,110
2023 Tuition & Fees $31,180
Student Population 1,764
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $23,353

Academic Overview

Ouachita Baptist University Campus, Arkadelphia, AR
Ouachita Baptist University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree.
Ouachita Baptist University is one of 25 colleges affiliated with Southern Baptist.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $31,180 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,780.
The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,764 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 71.98% and the graduation rate is 67% last year.
The salary after graduation from Ouachita Baptist University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $46,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, OBU's tuition & fees is $31,180.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$31,180
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at OBU. The acceptance rate of OBU is 71.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.03%. The average graduation rate is 67% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $23,353 and 91% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,764 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Ouachita Baptist University is 71.98 %.
Acceptance Rate
71.98%
Graduation Rate for Ouachita Baptist University is 67 %
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate for Ouachita Baptist University is 84 %
Retention Rate
84%
Student Population for Ouachita Baptist University is 1,764
Student Population
1,764
Student to Faculty Ratio for Ouachita Baptist University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $23,353 at Ouachita Baptist University.
Financial Aid Amount
$23,353

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
Phone870-245-5000
WEBwww.obu.edu/
Admissionwww.obu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.obu.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.obu.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.obu.edu/finaid/
Veterans Tuitionwww.obu.edu/finaid/va-educational-benefits.php
Athletichttps://obu.edu/about/consumerinfo.php
Disability Servicehttps://obu.edu/about/consumerinfo.php

Offered Degrees

OBU offers 79 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's11
Bachelor's732
Master's31
Post-Bachelor's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Ouachita Baptist University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,602)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,140)

Veterans Benefits

Ouachita Baptist University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges