Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Ouachita Baptist University reported a 68.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Ouachita Baptist University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Arkadelphia, AR, with an SAT reference of 1170 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $22,409 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

2,138 applicants

SAT reference

1170

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,409

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Ouachita Baptist University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)106011701280
ACT (composite, 1–36)212528

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

66.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

82.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,602

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Ouachita Baptist University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,207
$30,001 – $48,000$15,954
$48,001 – $75,000$18,007
$75,001 – $110,000$19,151
$110,000+$26,281

Top Majors at Ouachita Baptist University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing58
Health Professions50
Biological & Biomedical Sciences34
Visual & Performing Arts31
Education28
Parks, Recreation & Fitness21
Communication & Journalism19
Psychology17
Theology & Religious Vocations10
Family & Consumer Sciences9

Financial Aid at Ouachita Baptist University

About Ouachita Baptist University

Official website: https://obu.edu/

Admissions: https://obu.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Ouachita Baptist University

What is the acceptance rate at Ouachita Baptist University?

Ouachita Baptist University reported a 68% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,138. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Ouachita Baptist University?

The historical 68% acceptance rate suggests Ouachita Baptist University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ouachita Baptist University?

The imported historical records for Ouachita Baptist University include an SAT reference value of 1170 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Ouachita Baptist University?

The stored historical average net price at Ouachita Baptist University is $22,409 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $23,073 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Ouachita Baptist University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Ouachita Baptist University is 66%. its stored first-year retention rate is 83%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Ouachita Baptist University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Ouachita Baptist University?

Ouachita Baptist University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Ouachita Baptist University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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