Ouachita Baptist University
Liberal arts college · Arkadelphia, AR · 1,602 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1070–1280
ACT (middle 50%)
22–28
Average net price
$25,343
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$50,212
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Ouachita Baptist University?
Ouachita Baptist University accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1280 on the SAT. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1070, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–28.
The latest federal data says Ouachita Baptist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Ouachita Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $50,212 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,343 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $35,740 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$35,740
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$35,740
- Room & board$10,200
- Total cost of attendance$50,212
- Average net price after grants$25,343
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Communications.
Ouachita Baptist University FAQ
- What is Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Ouachita Baptist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1070–1280. Aim for 1280 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Ouachita Baptist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–28.
- Is Ouachita Baptist University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Ouachita Baptist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Ouachita Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost?
- About $50,212 a year before aid; $25,343 on average after grants.
- What is Ouachita Baptist University's FAFSA school code?
- 001102. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Ouachita Baptist University receives your information.
- What is Ouachita Baptist University's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
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