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

Contact Mrs. Lori Motl
Director of Admissions Counseling
Email: motll@obu.edu
Phone: 870-245-5110
Fax: 870-245-5500

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Adult Health Nurse/nursing
Athletic Training/trainer
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other
Dietetics/dietitian
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Public/applied History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice And Corrections, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious/sacred Music
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,610

Applied

1,925

Accepted

1,716

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,628

Females Applied

1,231

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

982

Males Applied

694

Males Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.72

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.75

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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 %	75th %
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
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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

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

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
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
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