Ouachita Baptist University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Ouachita Baptist University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,785 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1886 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Ouachita Baptist University is affiliated with Southern Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at Ouachita Baptist University.

Majors
Offered
79
Ouachita Baptist University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 79 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Theology and Religion, Management, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Ouachita Baptist University is fair at 79% (well above Arkansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Ouachita Baptist University is average - 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ouachita Baptist University is pretty good - 12:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, $30,500 per year. The additional fees at Ouachita Baptist University not covered by tuition are around $700; which makes it a total of $31,200 annually.

Read the details about Ouachita Baptist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
72%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,063 applications were submitted and 1,492 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ouachita Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Ouachita Baptist University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ouachita Baptist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Ouachita Baptist University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,500 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Ouachita Baptist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Ouachita Baptist University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ouachita Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ouachita Baptist University
410 Ouachita St
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
71998-0001, USA
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