Ouachita Baptist University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Ouachita Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with approximately 1,602 undergraduate students enrolled. Ouachita Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,409 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $46,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a private Christian university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It is affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, a state convention affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The university's name is taken from the Ouachita River, which forms the eastern campus boundary.
This is a strong option for students seeking a tight-knit Christian liberal arts experience — with only 1,612 undergrads, you'll get genuine personal attention, and a median debt of just $15,000 at graduation is impressively low. The 70% graduation rate is worth watching, though, meaning roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so it's fair to ask admissions what support exists for students who struggle. If you're grounded in a Baptist faith tradition and want a small, affordable campus community, this deserves a serious look — just go in with a clear plan to finish.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,602 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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