Ouachita Baptist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,602
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Ouachita Baptist University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ouachita Baptist University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Ouachita Baptist University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Ouachita Baptist University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,140

Cost of attendance at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,140

Cost of attendance at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ouachita Baptist University received on average $21,394 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,394

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	94	24%	$4,877	$458,482
Other Federal Grant	268	69%	$2,510	$672,803
State Grant/Scholarships	222	57%	$2,240	$497,375
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	389	100%	$18,386	$7,152,178
Total Grant & Scholarships	389	100%	$21,394	$8,322,356

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ouachita Baptist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ouachita Baptist University students is 66.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.6%.

66.8%

African American 48.5% 16 students
white 70.2% 248 students
hispanic 26.3% 5 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great American Conference
Baseball Great American Conference
Basketball Great American Conference
Track and Cross Country Great American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ouachita Baptist University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Ouachita Baptist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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