OBU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Ouachita Baptist University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is OBU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Ouachita Baptist University (OBU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. OBU's acceptance rate is 67.52% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,155 students applied and 1,455 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into OBU.

To apply to OBU, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

OBU's acceptance rate places 4th out of 17 Arkansas colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1170 and the ACT score is 25 at OBU. OBU's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 13 Arkansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
OBU's yield rate is 28.93%, which is slightly higher by 2.41 percentage points (approximately 9.1% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to OBU at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, OBU's acceptance rate is 67.52% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.93%. 914 men and 1,235 women applied to OBU and 605 men and 845 women students were accepted.

Among them, 188 men and 233 women were enrolled in OBU. You can explore the OBU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at OBU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,155	914	1,235	0	6
Admitted	1,455	605	845	0	5
Enrolled	421	188	233	0	0
Acceptance Rate	67.52%	66.19%	68.42%	-	83.33%
Yield	28.93%	31.07%	27.57%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Ouachita Baptist University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 65 students (15% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 313 students (74% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at OBU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,170, including 590 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 580 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 540. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 630 and the 25th percentile is 530.

The median ACT composite score is 25, with a 75th percentile score of 28 and a 25th percentile score of 22 at OBU. The median ACT Math score is 23 and the median ACT English score is 25.

How competitive is OBU's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Ouachita Baptist University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at OBU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,070	1,170	1,280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	590	650
SAT Math	530	580	630
ACT Composite	22	25	28
ACT Math	19	23	26
ACT English	21	25	29

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Ouachita Baptist University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at OBU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ouachita Baptist University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

OBU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to OBU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://obu.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://obu.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the OBU?

OBU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 67.52%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to OBU?

OBU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to OBU is 1,170, and the average ACT score is 25. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does OBU require essays or personal statements?

OBU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for OBU admission?

OBU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

OBU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, OBU requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, OBU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for OBU?

The institutional SAT code for OBU is 6549 and 4-digit ACT code is 0134.