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Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

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Overview

Enrollment
1,764
Ouachita Baptist University overview
Location Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Online obu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Ouachita Baptist University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Ouachita Baptist University is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Southern Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,610 prospective students applied, and 1,925 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 485 enrolled in the school.  1,599 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 165 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $29,480 plus fees of $660. OBU is ranked 411 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
6/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
8/10
Value

OBU is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Ouachita Baptist University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Challenging
Ouachita Baptist University overview
SAT 1030/1230
ACT 21/29
GPA 3.72
Applications Accepted
73.8% 
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Applications Due Jul 31, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$29,480
Costs for Ouachita Baptist University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$660
Room and Board $8,510
Budget for Other Expenses$4,200
Total One Year Cost$43,950

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$43,400 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Ouachita Baptist University students
Subject Percent of Class
Theology and Religious Vvocations 20%
Business 15%
Education 9%
Biology 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 8%

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