School Summary

Ouachita Baptist University


General Information:

Founded in 1886, Ouachita Baptist University is seated on 200 acres located in Clark county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:
A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 275. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Private control

Address, Phone and URL:

410 Ouachita Street

Arkadelphia, AR
71998-0001
For more information call: 870 245-5000. This school has a website at https://www.obu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.obu.edu/admissions/apply/


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $9,720.00 $9,720.00
Fees $720.00 $720.00
Total $10,440.00 $10,440.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.obu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 10.45% 7.46%
600-699 37.31% 32.84%
500-599 40.3% 43.28%
400-499 11.94% 14.93%
300-399 0% 1.49%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 18.03%
24-29 42.08%
18-23 34.7%
12-17 5.19%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 39%
11-25% 28.00%
26-50% 23.00%
Under 50% 11.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 761
Female 973
Total 1,734


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 778
Female 1,037
Total 1,815

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 6%
Hispanic 5%
Native American 0%
White 82%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old N/A
At Least 25 Years Old N/A
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State N/A
Out Of State N/A
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 95%
Live Off Campus 5%


Tiger Serve Day, Tiger Tunes, Homecoming

Ouachita Student Foundation, Phi Beta Lambda, Carl Goodson Honors Program, Student Education Association, Campus Ministries


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 43.0100                                           Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.1103                                           Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 54.0105                                           Public/Applied History
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 26.0203                                           Biophysics
  • 39.0601                                           Theology/Theological Studies
  • 39.0201                                           Bible/Biblical Studies
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 19.0707                                           Family and Community Services
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 38.0203                                           Christian Studies
  • 50.0509                                           Musical Theatre
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0902                                           Music History, Literature, and Theory
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 39.0301                                           Missions/Missionary Studies
  • 39.0701                                           Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 14.0102                                           Pre-Engineering
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.1105                                           Pre-Nursing Studies
  • 51.1103                                           Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1331                                           Speech Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.3803                                           Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 51.0299                                           Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 40.0599                                           Chemistry, Other
  • 31.9999                                           Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • 39.0799                                           Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
  • 38.9999                                           Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • 40.0899                                           Physics, Other
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • 39.9999                                           Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

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