Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
| Online | obu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| 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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Ouachita Baptist University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#411 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#281 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Arkansas
#241 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1230 |
| ACT | 21/29 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 20% |
| Business | 15% |
| Education | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107512 IPEDS survey data for Ouachita Baptist University.
Current students may use the Ouachita Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.