Ouachita Baptist University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4310 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1215 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1141 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #2 of 2 | In Arkadelphia |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 1,664
- Graduates
- 40
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- obu.edu
Ouachita Baptist University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 57% | 64% |
| Applicants | 2,524 | 947 | 1,577 |
| Admissions | 1,559 | 544 | 1,015 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 389 | 150 | 239 |
207 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
29 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ouachita Baptist University are 1030-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
346 or 89%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ouachita Baptist University are 21-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1392 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 115 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 85 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 51 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (2%) |
| Asian | 18 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,765 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,902 |
| $48-75K | $21,497 |
| $75-110K | $21,029 |
| $110K+ | $22,430 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,480 | $13,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,480 | $13,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,480 | $13,500 |
| Fee in-district | $640 | $220 |
| Fee in-state | $640 | $220 |
| Fee out-of-state | $640 | $220 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,380 |
| Room charge | $4,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,000 |
Ouachita Baptist University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 |
| Communication, General | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Finance, General | 15 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 14 |
| Management Science | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 10 |
| Musical Theatre | 10 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 10 |
| Graphic Design | 9 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 |
| Music, General | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 |
| History, General | 5 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 |
| Music Management | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 |
| Christian Studies | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 3 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 2 |
| Family and Community Services | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 |
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 305 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 49% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 5 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 |
| 1997 | 5 | 6 |
| 1998 | 4 | 12 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 4 | 26 |
| 2001 | 4 | 19 |
| 2002 | 6 | 22 |
| 2003 | 4 | 21 |
| 2004 | 6 | 19 |
| 2005 | 9 | 51 |
| 2006 | 3 | 65 |
| 2007 | 3 | 86 |
| 2008 | 4 | 81 |
| 2009 | 11 | 103 |
| 2010 | 3 | 119 |
| 2011 | 8 | 111 |
| 2012 | 9 | 123 |
| 2013 | 13 | 175 |
| 2014 | 7 | 162 |
| 2015 | 30 | 167 |
| 2016 | 39 | 151 |
| 2017 | 11 | 177 |
| 2018 | 9 | 174 |
| 2019 | 7 | 206 |
| 2020 | 11 | 231 |
| 2021 | 8 | 249 |
Ouachita Baptist University alumni
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Mike Huckabee
- Occupations
- radio personalitypoliticianwritermusician
- Biography
-
Michael Dale Huckabee is an American politician, Baptist minister, political commentator, and bassist 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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Sarah Sanders
- Occupations
- political campaign staffpress secretarypolitician
- Biography
-
Sarah Elizabeth Sanders, also known as Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is an American political analyst and politician. She was the 31st White House press secretary, serving under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. She was the third woman to serve in that position. Sanders previously worked on the election campaigns of her father, Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, and later served as a senior advisor on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Sanders is a candidate in the 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election.
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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 the unsuccessful Republican nominee for Arkansas Secretary of State in 2002.
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Steve Russell
- Enrolled in Ouachita Baptist University
- In 1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- soldierbusiness executivewriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Steven Dane Russell is an American soldier and 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 | 319 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (870) 245 5500 |