Ouachita Baptist University
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- 4 Year
- Arkadelphia, AR
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 452 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
On-campus classes and residential life resumed for fall 2020 with additional precautions in place to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and guests. Instruction will be compressed and students will not return to campus following Thanksgiving. Learn More
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- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade C
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade C minus
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B+
About
It's different here. By choosing Ouachita Baptist University as your college home, you're choosing not only to invest in outstanding academic training and career preparation, but you also are joining a community unlike any other. Our relationships run as deep as our 130-year history, with meaningful traditions and a strong spiritual foundation supporting it all.
Earning recognition as the top private university in Arkansas, Ouachita continues to be ranked among the nation's top universities by Forbes magazine, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today/CollegeFactual.com, and Niche.com.
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Academics
- 92%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 25 responses
- 88%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 33 responses
- 85%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 33 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Finance32 Graduates
- Biology30 Graduates
- Communications25 Graduates
- Elementary Education19 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities19 Graduates
- Psychology19 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching17 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems16 Graduates
- Sociology15 Graduates
- Biblical Studies14 Graduates
Business Finance at Ouachita
Ouachita’s finance major combines a broad exposure to key areas of finance with meaningful opportunities for real-life experience, like managing $1 million of the university’s endowment. Join us at one of only nine private, undergrad-only business schools holding the elite AACSB accreditation for world-class preparation on a personal scale.
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Campus Life
- 43%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 42 responses
- 61%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 41 responses
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After College
- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 18 responses