School Overview
Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) was named for the Ouachita (pronounced Wash’-ut-taw) River which forms the campus’s eastern boundary in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (about 65 miles to the southwest of Little Rock.) This private, undergraduate, liberal arts school is affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. The student body at OBU is about 55% female and 45% male.
OBU focuses on undergraduate programs (in the liberal arts) and though most students earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, the school offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) The university offers 64 programs via its eight academic schools: the School of Humanities, J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences, Sutton School of Social Sciences, Michael D. Huckabee School of Education, Chelsey and Elizabeth Pruett School of Christian Studies, School of Fine Arts, Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business, and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. Study abroad programs are also available to students through the Center for International Studies. In addition to core curriculum which includes two religion classes, students are required to take seven credits of chapel (this is earned by regularly attending chapel during a semester.) Two religion classes are also a part of the core curriculum.
Ouachita Baptist University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the National Association for Schools of Music, the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE), and the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE).
General Information
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Admission Office OBU Box 3776 Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001 (870) 245-5110 (800) 342-5628 Fax: (870) 245-5500 [email protected] Contact: Judy Jones Director of Admissions/Registrar |
Main Address 410 Ouachita Street Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001 (870) 245-5000 www.obu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,493 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 404 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,437 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Sciences Education English Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature Health Professions & Clinical Sciences History Mathematics Parks, Recreation & Fitness Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Social Sciences Theological Studies & Religious Vocations |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Ouachita Baptist University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (870) 245-5000 |
| Website: | www.obu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.obu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,633 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 64% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,465 (90% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $27,900 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $27,900 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $18,647 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Ouachita Baptist University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Ouachita Baptist University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 10 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| History | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 5 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 3 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 72 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Ouachita Baptist University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $27,900 |
| Out-of-state | $27,900 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 438 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 436 | 98% | $18,647 |
| Student loan aid | 320 | 72% | $6,189 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,506 | 91% | $19,987 |
| Federal student loans | 1,012 | 61% | $6,149 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Ouachita Baptist University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Ouachita Baptist University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,538 | 954 | 1,584 | Percent admitted | 100% | 60% | 63% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 17% | 19% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Ouachita Baptist University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,633 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,633 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Ouachita Baptist University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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