Ouachita Baptist University
tuition & fees
$32,480
graduate tuition & fees
$17,188
acceptance rate
72%
Student Population
1,784
online students
48
Number of Programs
83
Financial Aid Amount
$30,398
SAT Scores
1,110
Graduation Rate
65%
Ouachita Baptist University is a Private, 4 years college located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. OBU ranked 135th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in Arkansas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 1,784 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. OBU's acceptance rate is 72.32% last year (undergraduate school).
Ouachita Baptist University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Ouachita Baptist University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001 |
| Phone | 870-245-5000 |
| WEB | www.obu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.obu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.obu.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.obu.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.obu.edu/finaid/netpricecal.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.obu.edu/finaid/va-educational-benefits.php |
| Athletic | https://obu.edu/about/consumerinfo.php#studentoutcomesdata |
| Disability Service | https://obu.edu/about/consumerinfo.php#disabilities |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Ouachita Baptist University is 72.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.83%. The application fees are $40 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72.32 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.83 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
Tuition & Fees
OBU's 2024 tuition & fees is $32,480 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.17% compared to the last year's rate ($31,180).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,188. The graduate tuition increased by 24.73% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $32,480 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,188 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 1,784 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 48 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. OBU has 1,730 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 54 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,784 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,730 |
| Graduate Students | 54 |
| Online Enrollment | 48 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
OBU offers 83 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 83 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by OBU
| Number of programs | 83 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✗ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |