Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, OBU's acceptance rate is 72.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.83%. 862 men and 1,201 women applied to OBU and 576 men and 916 women students were accepted.
Among them, 182 men and 263 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at OBU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at OBU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,0638621,20100
Admitted1,49257691600
Enrolled44518226300
Acceptance Rate 72.32%66.82%76.27%--
Yield 29.83%31.60%28.71%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 51 students (11% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 349 students (78%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at OBU.
The median SAT score is 1,110 with 570 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 500 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 21 at OBU. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Ouachita Baptist University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at OBU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total102011101200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520570610
SAT Math500540590
ACT Composite212428
ACT Math192226
ACT English212429
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

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 reqired, but considered in admission process at OBU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
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OBU Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $40 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to OBU.
Admission Information for Applying to OBU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationwww.obu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.obu.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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