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Ouachita Baptist University
Most applicants get into Ouachita Baptist University — 67.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Ouachita Baptist University anchors the college town of Arkadelphia, AR, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $77,583 four years out. Faculty pay averages $92,424 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,602 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1290 — above the AR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ouachita Baptist University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Ouachita Baptist University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1060 and 1290; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 590 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ouachita Baptist University received 2,138 applications and admitted 1,465 (68.5%), with 469 enrolling.
How Ouachita Baptist University compares
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.5% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,500 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,673 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ouachita Baptist University student earns $51,673 — 17% above the Arkansas median of $44,308 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Ouachita Baptist University lists tuition at $34,500 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Ouachita Baptist University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,500 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,602 undergraduates, Ouachita Baptist University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
61.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Ouachita Baptist University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Ouachita Baptist University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,583 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,714 |
| Biology, General | $69,747 |
| Marketing | $67,705 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,175 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $62,886 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,597 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $50,553 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,369 |
| Psychology, General | $49,954 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,525 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,155 |
Median earnings for these 12 Ouachita Baptist University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,673 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional Ouachita Baptist University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ouachita Baptist University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate?
68.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,465 admitted from 2,138 applicants.
How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost?
At Ouachita Baptist University, published tuition is $34,500 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ouachita Baptist University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ouachita Baptist University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,673 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- Williams Baptist University — 83.4% admitted
- John Brown University — 76.1% admitted
- Harding University — 70.5% admitted
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus — 75.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.