Ouachita Baptist University Admission

Graduate Application Fee

$40

Acceptance Rate

72.32%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

29.83%

Freshmen Enrollment

445

SAT Scores

1,110

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,063 students have applied and 1,492 students have allowed to admit to Ouachita Baptist University (Acceptance rate: 72.32%). OBU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.83 % where 445 students have finally enrolled out of 1,492 admitted students.

OBU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.

OBU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas.

How to Apply to Ouachita Baptist University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply OBU. OBU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

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

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at OBU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

OBU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
Ouachita Baptist University	1,110	24
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges	1,132	69
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas	1,093	70

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At Ouachita Baptist University, 51 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	570	610
Mathematics	500	540	590
Total	1,020	1,110	1,200

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At Ouachita Baptist University, 349 students submitted ACT scores (78% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	21	24	28
English	21	24	29
Mathematics	19	22	26

OBU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ouachita Baptist University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Recommendations and Admission test scores.

Admission Requirements for Applying to Ouachita Baptist University
Secondary school GPA	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competencies	Not Considered
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered