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Ouachita Baptist University

Private

Arkadelphia, AR

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Ouachita Baptist University is a private small school in Arkadelphia, AR, enrolling about 1,602 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 68% of applicants. Among reported majors, Finance and Financial Management Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $77,583/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate68%
SAT range1070–1280
ACT range22–28
Undergrads1,602
Yield (admits who enroll)30%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$47,321
4-year grad rate66%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,673

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out69%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$69,747/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$77,583/yr
Accounting and Related Services$74,714/yr
Marketing$67,705/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,175/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$50,553/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,369/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,525/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$62,886/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$53,597/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,954/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$31,155/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,572
Typical room charge$4,520
Typical board charge$4,280

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate?

Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Ouachita Baptist University?

Admitted students at Ouachita Baptist University typically score between 1070–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Ouachita Baptist University?

Admitted students at Ouachita Baptist University typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost?

Ouachita Baptist University's total cost of attendance is reported at $47,321 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Ouachita Baptist University require students to live on campus?

No -- Ouachita Baptist University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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