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Ouachita Baptist University

#1 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Arkadelphia, AR
  • 430 reviews
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    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      A-
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    About Ouachita Baptist University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great American Conference
    Address
    410 Ouachita St
    Arkadelphia, AR 71998
    Website
    obu.edu
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    From Ouachita Baptist University

    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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    Ouachita Baptist University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    71%
    SAT Range
    1020-1260
    ACT Range
    21-28
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,934/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,776/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    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
    • Biology
      45 Graduates
    • Communications
      33 Graduates
    • Finance
      32 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      24 Graduates
    • Accounting
      22 Graduates
    • Psychology
      20 Graduates
    • Business
      15 Graduates
    • Communication Disorders
      14 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      14 Graduates
    • History
      14 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.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,500Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    45
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    23%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 21 responses
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    • Friendly
      76%
    • A little bit snobby.
      19%
    • Outgoing
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    96%
    Poll
    43%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.42 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.41 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 22 responses
    Report
    • A second home
      50%
    • A place to grow and be yourself
      27%
    • A place you both love and hate
      18%
    • Home away from home
      5%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $41,200/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      64%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      93%
      National
      83%
      89%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.18 responses
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      I am giving OBU a rating of "average", but would like to give less. I had good professors while at OBU, and feel for the most part that I benefited from the academics once I graduated and began working. However, I also feel that the administration shows favortism towards students regarding "rules". If "daddy" donates money to the university, the rules don't apply to that student. There is zero diversity there. There is no social scene for those that aren't in one of the social clubs. It is a very judgmental campus, where student athletes pay to play. It was easily the most miserable time of my life.
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      Ouachita Baptist University has some good and some bad. The faculty is incredible! All of the professors care about their students and are experts in their field. If you're able to connect with a faculty member, you're more willing to overlook the bad at the school. The administration at the university is frustrating. They do not seem to care about the individual students and they are focused too much on the rules. Certain programs seem to be ignored in favor of "trendier" programs and the school's image is the most important thing to the administration. However, as I already said, the professors are just amazing. They make the rest of it worth it!
      Great school! The teachers have a special bond with each of their students and you make a lot of friends here on campus. Academics and student life here are great, the athletics are state-winning, and the campus is cozy and beautiful. Freshman dorms are a bit small but other than that it's a winner! Would definitely recommend!