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ACT
21/28
SAT
1020/1260
Estimated Cost
$37,600
Financial Aid
$24,376
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Ouachita Baptist University
Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a private, liberal arts, undergraduate college located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, which is about 65 miles southwest of Little Rock. The university's name is taken from the Ouachita (pronounced Wash'-uh-taw) River, which forms the eastern campus boundary. It is affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. The student body is approximately 45% male and 55% female.
Ouachita Baptist University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#425 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Arkansas
#5 of 83
Best Pastoral counseling and specialized ministries Colleges & Universities in America
#2 of 101
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Ouachita Baptist University is Business Management followed by Biomedical, Education, Theology and Visual/Performing Arts.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Ouachita Baptist University within four or six years.