OBU Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Ouachita Baptist University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
70.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into OBU and can I get accepted? The school has a 71% acceptance rate ranking it #9 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,267 out of 1,786 applicants were admitted making OBU a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 42 percent. Ouachita Baptist University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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OBU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1100-1320Applicants Submitting SAT
18%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1100 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1320 |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Ouachita Baptist University?
Ouachita Baptist University typically requires applicants to be in the top 41 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 990. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1210 out of 1600. The school ranks #5 in Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score. 18 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1320 and Above | Good | >81% |
| 1210 to 1320 | Avg + | 71%-81% |
| 1100 to 1210 | Avg - | 59%-71% |
| 990 to 1100 | Reach | 46%-59% |
| Less than 990 | Low | <46% |
OBU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-28Applicants Submitting ACT
91%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into OBU?
Admission data indicates that OBU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #7 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 91 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ouachita Baptist University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >82% |
| 24 to 28 | Avg + | 71%-82% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 61%-71% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 50%-61% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <50% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.53Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Ouachita Baptist University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Ouachita Baptist University was 3.53 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in Arkansas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as OBU accepts 71% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 44% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 10% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 9% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 13% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 4% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
53% of Ouachita Baptist University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 29% |
| Top 25% of class | 53% |
| Top 50% of class | 80% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 20% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 4% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,038 | 748 | 1,786 |
| Accepted | 748 | 519 | 1,267 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 69% | 71% |
| Enrolled | 272 | 196 | 468 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 36% | 38% | 37% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Ouachita Baptist University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107512 IPEDS survey data for Ouachita Baptist University.
