Ouachita Baptist University
Ouachita Baptist University
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410 Ouachita St - Arkadelphia, AR 71998
Region
Southeast
Campus Setting
Small Town
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
1,734
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Highest Degree
Master’s
Region
Southeast
Campus Setting
Small Town
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
1,734
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Highest Degree
Master’s

From Ouachita Baptist University

Whether you're looking for a great academic experience, a close-knit campus community or life-changing opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, Ouachita Baptist University offers all that - and more!

Ouachita, a leading liberal arts university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, is ranked nationally among "America’s Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes magazines.

Ouachita focuses on academic excellence with majors in seven schools: Business, Christian studies, education, fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Offering outstanding international study opportunities, the university currently has 1,532 students from 29 states and more than 30 nations. Graduates have a 96% grad school acceptance rate.

Ouachita's Christ-centered learning community features more than 40 campus organizations as well as social clubs, intramural sports and numerous ministry opportunities. A member of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference, Ouachita’s 400 student-athletes compete on 16 intercollegiate athletic teams.

With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, there’s no getting lost in the crowd or overlooked for opportunities to grow academically, spiritually and personally. Come discover the Ouachita difference. To learn more, visit www.obu.edu or call 1-800-DIAL-OBU.

Admissions & Enrollment

Highschool GPA
Not Required
Highschool Rank
Not Required
Highschool Record
Required
College Prep Program
Considered
Recommendations
Not Required
Admission Test Scores
Not Required
Exam % Submitted Score Range
SAT 14 1060 - 1290
ACT 79 21 - 28
Freshmen Total M W X
Applied 2,138 42 % 57 % -
Admitted 1,465 40 % 59 % 1 %
Enrolled 469 44 % 55 % -
  Require Recommend Consider Not Req
  Required Recommended Considered Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Prep Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 14 1060 - 1290  
ACT 79 21 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Unspecified
Number of applicants 2,138 42 % 57 % -
Number admitted 1,465 40 % 59 % 1 %
Number enrolled 469 44 % 55 % -

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biophysics
Biology/Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Organizational Leadership
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
Management Science
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science
Education Curriculum and Instruction
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Engineering Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature
Writing
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Family and Community Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs Athletic Training/Trainer
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Dietetics/Dietitian
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
History History
Public/Applied History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Mathematics and Statistics Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Physical Sciences Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis
Psychology
Social Sciences Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Religious/Sacred Music
Worship Ministry
Theology/Theological Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts Music Management
Graphic Design
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre
Art/Art Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition
Music
Voice and Opera

Athletics

NCAA Division II with football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Mission Statement

Ouachita Baptist University is a Christ-centered learning community. Embracing the liberal arts tradition, the university prepares individuals for ongoing intellectual and spiritual growth, lives of meaningful work, and reasoned engagement with the world.