Outcomes at OBU
Graduation Rate
65.06%
Retention Rate
79.00%
The graduation rate at Ouachita Baptist University is 65.06% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. 257 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 395 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Ouachita Baptist University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Ouachita Baptist University. 257 students have completed. In addition, 2 students still enrolled and 136 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 395 | 379 | 16 |
| Completers | 257 (65.06%) | 248 | 9 |
| Still Enrolled | 2 (0.51%) | 2 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 136 (34.43%) | 129 | 7 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 234 students have completed in 4 years and additional 13 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 234 (61.74%) |
92 (52.57%) |
142 (69.61%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 13 (3.43%) |
8 (4.57%) |
5 (2.45%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 1 (0.26%) |
1 (0.57%) |
0 (0.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65.06% (257/395) | 58.79% (107/182) | 70.42% (150/213) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (2/4) | 100.00% (1/1) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 30.56% (11/36) | 24.00% (6/25) | 45.45% (5/11) |
| Hispanic | 63.64% (14/22) | 69.23% (9/13) | 55.56% (5/9) |
| White | 69.25% (223/322) | 63.50% (87/137) | 73.51% (136/185) |
| Two or More Race | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |