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Ouachita Baptist University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Ouachita Baptist University

OBU

Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71998-0001

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business

Ouachita Baptist University is a private institution in Arkadelphia with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1212, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,673 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,355.

Established

1886

Motto

Vision. Integrity. Service.

Mascot

Tiger

Type

Private

Conference

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Division

Division II

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69%Acceptance

1212SAT Avg

1,612Students

12:1Student:Faculty

70%Grad Rate

$51,673Earnings 10yr

$22,355Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1212

Reading & Writing

530660

Math

530630

ACT Score Range

Composite

2128

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,480

Room & Board$9,240

Books & Supplies$1,100

Total Cost of Attendance$45,132

Average Net Price$22,355

Median Debt at Graduation$21,050

Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,709

$30–48K$19,326

$48–75K$20,813

$75–110K$23,238

$110K+$23,523

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,612

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

24%

Pell Grant Recipients

23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%

Black 6%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.3%

Freshman Retention82.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,697

10 Years$51,673

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#178

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#185

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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Ouachita Baptist University was founded as Ouachita Baptist College on September 6, 1886, and has operated continually since that date.
•Conger (1886–1907), Henry Simms Hartzog (1907–1911), R.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

235 mi(407 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

331 mi(574 min)

New Orleanspop. 380K

337 mi(584 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis186 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth245 mi

OKC Oklahoma City273 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive

New York, NY1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive

Hartford, CT1225 mi · ~35h 23m drive

Providence, RI1288 mi · ~37h 13m drive

Albany, NY1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive

Syracuse, NY1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive

Rochester, NY1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive

Buffalo, NY974 mi · ~28h 8m drive

Philadelphia, PA1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive

Pittsburgh, PA839 mi · ~24h 14m drive

Harrisburg, PA984 mi · ~28h 26m drive

Newark, NJ1129 mi · ~32h 37m drive

Washington, DC947 mi · ~27h 21m drive

Baltimore, MD976 mi · ~28h 12m drive

Atlanta, GA497 mi · ~14h 21m drive

Charlotte, NC697 mi · ~20h 8m drive

Raleigh, NC823 mi · ~23h 47m drive

Miami, FL961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Orlando, FL789 mi · ~22h 48m drive

Tampa, FL758 mi · ~21h 54m drive

Nashville, TN381 mi · ~11h drive

New Orleans, LA337 mi · ~9h 44m drive

Richmond, VA905 mi · ~26h 9m drive

Chicago, IL611 mi · ~17h 39m drive

Detroit, MI784 mi · ~22h 39m drive

Minneapolis, MN750 mi · ~21h 40m drive

St. Louis, MO349 mi · ~10h 5m drive

Kansas City, MO354 mi · ~10h 14m drive

Indianapolis, IN545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

Columbus, OH685 mi · ~19h 47m drive

Cleveland, OH801 mi · ~23h 8m drive

Milwaukee, WI675 mi · ~19h 30m drive

Dallas, TX235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Houston, TX331 mi · ~9h 34m drive

Austin, TX382 mi · ~11h 2m drive

San Antonio, TX456 mi · ~13h 10m drive

Los Angeles, CA1438 mi · ~41h 33m drive

San Francisco, CA1655 mi · ~47h 49m drive

San Diego, CA1391 mi · ~40h 11m drive

Seattle, WA1775 mi · ~51h 17m drive

Portland, OR1744 mi · ~50h 23m drive

Denver, CO764 mi · ~22h 4m drive

Phoenix, AZ1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1128 mi · ~32h 35m drive

Honolulu, HI3997 mi · ~115h 28m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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