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Ouachita Baptist University

OBU

Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71998-0001

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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
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

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

Programs (59)

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
8 Years$47,024
10 Years$51,673

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,000
Men
$51,500

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