Ouachita Baptist University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ouachita Baptist University was $20,074. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University net price calculator

$20,074

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average	$12,405
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Ouachita Baptist University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,074	$460 (2%)	$17,009	$17,155	$18,203	$22,696	$22,821
2021	$20,534	$572 (3%)	$16,765	$16,902	$21,497	$21,029	$22,430
2020	$19,962	$1,283 (7%)	$13,042	$17,879	$20,185	$21,443	$22,671
2019	$18,679	$745 (4%)	$15,847	$16,108	$18,439	$21,012	$20,007
2018	$17,934	$855 (5%)	$12,976	$13,931	$16,468	$19,736	$23,602
2017	$18,789	$313 (2%)	$21,516	$14,729	$18,120	$20,410	$22,932
2016	$19,102	$723 (4%)	$14,948	$13,960	$16,787	$21,157	$24,244
2015	$18,379	$2,009 (12%)	$15,570	$15,880	$17,754	$21,520	$21,029
2014	$16,370	--	$13,032	$14,154	$15,680	$18,007	$19,342

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Ouachita Baptist University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$44,910	$1,020 (2%)	$30,140	$13,670	$1,100
2021	$43,890	$1,610 (4%)	$29,120	$13,670	$1,100
2020	$42,280	$3,160 (8%)	$27,900	$13,280	$1,100
2019	$39,120	$920 (2%)	$26,790	$11,230	$1,100
2018	$38,200	$1,405 (4%)	$25,870	$11,230	$1,100
2017	$36,795	$912 (3%)	$24,940	$10,755	$1,100
2016	$35,883	$893 (3%)	$24,120	$10,663	$1,100
2015	$34,990	$970 (3%)	$23,320	$10,570	$1,100
2014	$34,020	$2,480 (8%)	$22,370	$10,550	$1,100
2013	$31,540	--	$21,440	$9,000	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Ouachita Baptist University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,602 dormitories available to its students at $4,370 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Ouachita Baptist University is $486 per month.
Does Ouachita Baptist University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Ouachita Baptist University for one academic year is $4,140, which works out to $460 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Ouachita Baptist University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Ouachita Baptist University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,200

If living off-campus, with family: $3,550

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,200
How much is Ouachita Baptist University application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Ouachita Baptist University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Ouachita Baptist University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$725	$750
For out-of-state students	$725	$750

Housing and Meal

Ouachita Baptist University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Ouachita Baptist University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,140	$4,370	N/A	21	1,602
2021	$4,000	$4,000	N/A	21	1,608
2020	$4,000	$4,000	N/A	21	1,528
2019	$4,080	$3,800	N/A	21	1,545
2018	$3,950	$3,680	N/A	21	1,545
2017	N/A	N/A	$7,380	21	1,537
2016	N/A	N/A	$7,140	21	1,549

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ouachita Baptist University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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