Ouachita Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4706 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1306 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1229 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #2 of 2 | In Arkadelphia |
| #4109 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 1,734
- Graduates
- 81
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- obu.edu
Ouachita Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ouachita Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 65% | 71% |
| Applicants | 2,138 | 914 | 1,224 |
| Admissions | 1,465 | 597 | 868 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 464 | 205 | 259 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
351 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
38 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
67 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ouachita Baptist University are 1060-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
366 or 79%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ouachita Baptist University are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1487 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 107 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 102 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (2%) |
| Asian | 17 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ouachita Baptist University is $22,087 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,709 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,326 |
| $48-75K | $20,813 |
| $75-110K | $23,238 |
| $110K+ | $23,523 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,780 | $16,813 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,780 | $16,813 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,780 | $16,813 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $375 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $375 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,661 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,380 |
| Room charge | $4,520 |
| Meal charge | $4,720 |
Ouachita Baptist University majors
Ouachita Baptist University has granted 344 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs and 46 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ouachita Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 34 | ||
| Communication, General | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 10 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 6 | 4 | |
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Family and Community Services | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Management Science | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 344 | 46 |
Ouachita Baptist University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 63% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ouachita Baptist University has published 401 scientific papers with 4,134 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Computer Science, History, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 13 |
| 1993 | 5 | 18 |
| 1994 | 3 | 15 |
| 1995 | 5 | 16 |
| 1996 | 6 | 21 |
| 1997 | 6 | 28 |
| 1998 | 14 | 24 |
| 1999 | 5 | 28 |
| 2000 | 7 | 41 |
| 2001 | 7 | 29 |
| 2002 | 9 | 38 |
| 2003 | 9 | 38 |
| 2004 | 8 | 33 |
| 2005 | 11 | 83 |
| 2006 | 6 | 58 |
| 2007 | 8 | 77 |
| 2008 | 9 | 75 |
| 2009 | 12 | 81 |
| 2010 | 6 | 90 |
| 2011 | 5 | 100 |
| 2012 | 11 | 118 |
| 2013 | 16 | 141 |
| 2014 | 10 | 164 |
| 2015 | 29 | 179 |
| 2016 | 46 | 183 |
| 2017 | 15 | 186 |
| 2018 | 13 | 219 |
| 2019 | 15 | 228 |
| 2020 | 19 | 298 |
| 2021 | 12 | 259 |
| 2022 | 17 | 270 |
| 2023 | 16 | 300 |
| 2024 | 8 | 302 |
Ouachita Baptist University alumni
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Sarah Sanders
- Occupations
- politicianpress secretarypolitical campaign staff
- Biography
-
Sarah Elizabeth Huckabee Sanders is an American politician serving as the 47th governor of Arkansas since 2023. Sanders is the daughter of Mike Huckabee, who served from 1996 to 2007 as Arkansas's 44th governor. A member of the Republican Party, she was the 31st White House press secretary, serving under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. Sanders was the third woman to be White House press secretary. She also served as a senior advisor on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Sanders became the Republican nominee in the 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election and won, defeating Democratic nominee Chris Jones.
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Mike Huckabee
- Occupations
- radio personalitymusicianwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Michael Dale Huckabee is an American political commentator, Baptist minister, and former politician who served as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007. He was a candidate for the Republican Party presidential nomination in both 2008 and 2016.
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Janet Huckabee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Janet Huckabee is an American politician, the wife of former 2008 and 2016 Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee. She served as the First Lady of Arkansas, from July 1996 until January 2007 and oversaw a total remodel of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, including the addition of the Grand Hall ballroom. Huckabee was also a Republican nominee for Arkansas Secretary of State in 2002. She is also the mother of current and first female governor of Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
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Steve Russell
- Enrolled in Ouachita Baptist University
- In 1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- soldierpoliticianwriterbusiness executive
- Biography
-
Steven Dane Russell is President and CEO of JAARS, Inc. He is a retired American soldier and former politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives for Oklahoma's 5th congressional district from 2015 to 2019, after serving in the Oklahoma Senate from 2009 to 2013. Russell is a member of the Republican Party.
General info
| Alternative names | OBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Motto | Vision. Integrity. Service. |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 325 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 410 Ouachita St Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 71998-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 8702455000 |