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Overview
Ouachita Baptist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Arkadelphia, AR, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
OBU Box 3776
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
United States
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
United States
Contact
Mrs. Lori Motl
Director of Admissions Counseling
Email: motll@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5110
Fax: 870-245-5500
Director of Admissions Counseling
Email: motll@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5110
Fax: 870-245-5500
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biomedical Sciences, General |
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Biophysics |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other |
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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Finance, General |
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Management Science |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication, General |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Education, General |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Speech Teacher Education |
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Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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Pre-engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Rhetoric And Composition |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Family And Community Services |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Adult Health Nurse/nursing |
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Athletic Training/trainer |
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Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other |
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Dietetics/dietitian |
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Pre-dentistry Studies |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Pre-nursing Studies |
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Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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Pre-veterinary Studies |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Public/applied History |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-law Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other |
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Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Christian Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Chemistry, Other |
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Physics, General |
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Physics, Other |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice And Corrections, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, Other |
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Sociology, General |
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Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
Bible/biblical Studies |
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Missions/missionary Studies |
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Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other |
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Pastoral Studies/counseling |
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Religious/sacred Music |
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Theology And Religious Vocations, Other |
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Theology/theological Studies |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Keyboard Instruments |
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Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Music Management |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Musical Theatre |
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Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,610
Applied
1,925
Accepted
1,716
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,628
Females Applied
1,231
Females Accepted
76%
Male Admissions
982
Males Applied
694
Males Accepted
71%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.72
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.75 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 594 | 550 | 650 | |
SAT Math | 582 | 520 | 640 | |
ACT Composite | 24 | 20 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
30,500
Private
Fees
680
Full-time student fees
8,800
Room & board
4,520
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
27,253
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,432
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,548
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,140
Avg. Loan Aid
16,402
Avg. Grant Aid
18,155
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
92%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
41%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,716
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
38%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 5.3% |
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Black or African American | 7.28% |
White or Caucasian | 80.3% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.23% |
Asian | 1.22% |
Two or more races | 3.61% |
Other | 0.06% |
Gender
Male (43.47%)
Female (56.53%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 94% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Tiger Tunes, Tiger Serve Day and Homecoming
Tiger Tunes, Tiger Serve Day and Homecoming
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Phi Beta Lambda, Ouachita Student Foundation, Student Education Association, Campus Ministries and Student Senate
Phi Beta Lambda, Ouachita Student Foundation, Student Education Association, Campus Ministries and Student Senate
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 2 | ||
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | ||
Football | Division 2 | ||
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 2 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 2 | ||
Tennis | Division 2 | ||
Track And Field | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | Division 2 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | ||
Football | No | No | No |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 2 | ||
Softball | Division 2 | ||
Swimming And Diving | Division 2 | ||
Tennis | Division 2 | ||
Track And Field | Division 2 | ||
Volleyball | Division 2 | ||
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
172
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 107
Part-time - 65
Male - 97
Female - 75
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