OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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Ouachita Baptist University

School Overview

Ouachita Baptist University has a Southern Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Arkadelphia, AR). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

410 Ouachita St
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
Main Phone: (870) 245-5000
Web Site: www.obu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,606 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 168 male students and 228 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.4% of the student body, while females made up 57.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, and Hispanic (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 91.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 590.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Ouachita Baptist University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Ouachita Baptist University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Ouachita Baptist University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Gulf South Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,760
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 13,310
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,760

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.

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