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 135-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.

Ouachita is Test Optional and now has three pathways to college acceptance for applicants seeking to enroll in 2022:

Earn a minimum high school GPA of 3.0,

Rank in the top 50% of graduating class,

Score a minimum ACT of 20 or SAT (without writing) of 1030 (Superscores accepted!)

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

62%

SAT Range

1060-1250

ACT Range

21-28

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$20,534 / 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

$20,112 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Professors

A minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

14:1

Evening Degree Programs

92%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 25 responses

87%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 38 responses

87%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 38 responses

Majors

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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Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
10%
On Campus
88%
Online
2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,502 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

162

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

27%

Varsity Athletes

26%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 26 responses

Friendly
77%
A little bit snobby.
19%
Outgoing
4%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

100%

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47%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 47 responses

Poll

63%

of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 46 responses

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What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 27 responses

A second home
52%
A place to grow and be yourself
26%
A place you both love and hate
15%
cowards
4%
Home away from home
4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,200 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

60%

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 class of 2025! My freshman year at OBU has been excellent. The education provided here is personal, and the professors are always willing to do whatever they can to help you succeed! The size of the school is ideal for an individualized learning experience, but it’s large enough that you’re always meeting new people to connect with. Arkadelphia is also an amazing community. The people here are so kind, and the rivalry between Henderson and Ouachita is so much fun to actually be apart of. The Battle of the Ravine was exciting, even for me, someone who isn’t interested in football. Ouachita is also an amazing Christ-centered community, where God’s work is demonstrated often in the curriculum and community. There are so many opportunities on campus to love our fellow man in Arkadelphia.

Class of 2018 here! Ouachita was everything I hoped for in a college experience. It's big enough that there are always new people to meet, and small enough that you never feel surrounded by strangers; big enough to offer a myriad of opportunities and experiences (academic, extracurricular, and just plain fun!), and small enough that you don't have to compete with hundreds of people to be a part of them. As a faith-based institution, OBU is rooted in the Word and in community, and I always felt encouraged to ask questions and dive deep. My faith was challenged and strengthened, and I was never encouraged to believe something "just because," but to think critically, identify reputable sources, and seek real answers. Though I majored in a niche field, the liberal arts base I received made me highly marketable in other areas as well, and I credit Ouachita not only for lifelong friends and connections, but for preparing me for meaningful engagement with the world after college.

The academic and relational connections I made at Ouachita from 2012-2016 are indispensable. I've had numerous jobs post-grad (both within my degree "qualifications" and not within) that I felt extremely prepared to jump into and master. During my four years, I was challenged to look inward at my beliefs and priorities while also encouraged to craft my worldview according to my purpose as a Believer. I learned a lot about being flexible when others think or act differently than me. My professors were constant mentors, my friends were men and women of solid character, and the staff were literally some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. There were so many fun things to get involved in (and grow your resume with) on campus almost every single evening and weekend. The atmosphere is still so safe and kind. If you're looking for a rigorous education within a smaller student body with LOTS of student life activity, Ouachita is a great place to call your college home!

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