Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Arkadelphia, AR. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree.

The 2021 tuition & fees of Ouachita Baptist University is $29,120. 98% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $19,432.

The school has a total enrollment of 1,660 and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $46,000. The salary range after graduation from OBU varies by field of study and the average salary range $18,700 to $43,600.

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Directory Information

Address	410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
Phone	870-245-5000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

Ouachita Baptist University Campus, Arkadelphia, AR

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Ouachita Baptist University are $29,120.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $30,393 based on the tuition changes over the past five years.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $46,000. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Finance program shows the highest salary with $43,600 after graduating.

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Undergraduate	$29,120

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

Undergraduate	$30,393

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Ouachita Baptist University is 61% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,155.

The average graduation rate is 63%. Total 1,660 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at OBU
Admission Stats »	61% Acceptance Rate / 28% Yield
Test Scores »	1,155 SAT / 25 ACT
Graduation Rate »	63%
Retention Rate	83%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	1,660 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$19,432
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$46,000
Average Salary by Field of Study	$18,700 - $43,600

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Ouachita Baptist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at OBU
Online Class	Undergraduate,
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

OBU provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at OBU
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	No
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Ouachita Baptist University. The school is religiously affiliated with Southern Baptist. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,545. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,080.