OBU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 67.52%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1170. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,500
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at OBU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,858, including 49 online students
- 1,729 Undergraduate, 129 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.6% men, 56.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 81 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
OBU Overview
Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Arkadelphia, AR. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The OBU's tuition & fees is $34,500 for the academic year 2024-2025. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,811.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,858 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
OBU's acceptance rate is 67.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.93%. The median SAT score is 1170 and the ACT score is 25.
OBU ranked 135th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in Arkansas Colleges rankings. Ouachita Baptist University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ouachita Baptist University is $34,500. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,188.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,646 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,188.
| Undergraduate | $34,500 |
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| Graduate | $17,188 |
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| Undergraduate | $36,646 |
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| Graduate | $17,188 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ouachita Baptist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at OBU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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