Ouachita Baptist University

www.obu.edu

Add Comparison

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,500

3.46% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$21,677

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

72.3%

2,063 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,784

90.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

65.4%

248 Graduates

About

Ouachita Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Clark County, AR. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Ouachita Baptist University were Applied Behavior Analysis (32 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 426 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ouachita Baptist University. 64.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (363 degrees), 20.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ouachita Baptist University is $30,500, which is $2,170 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ouachita Baptist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 312 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Ouachita Baptist University is $30,500, which is $2,170 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,677.

In 2022, 90% of undergraduate students attending Ouachita Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,500

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Ouachita Baptist University was $30,500. The cost of tuition at Ouachita Baptist University is $2,170 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ouachita Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,677

2022 Value

7.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Ouachita Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,677. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Ouachita Baptist University grew by 7.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ouachita Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,990

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ouachita Baptist University was of $8,990 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.92% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ouachita Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Ouachita Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.1% with respect to 2021, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ouachita Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ouachita Baptist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 312 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ouachita Baptist University received 2,063 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 21% annual growth. Out of those 2,063 applicants, 1,492 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,784 students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ouachita Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,492

Accepted Out of 2,063

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ouachita Baptist University was 72.3% (1,492 admissions from 2,063 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 73.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 21%, while admissions declined by 22.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ouachita Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ouachita Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,784 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University is 1,608 students and the part-time enrollment is 176. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ouachita Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.8% White, 6.11% Black or African American, 5.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.561% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0561% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.8%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (80.4%), followed by Two or More Races Female (4.35%) and Black or African American Male (2.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,784 students. The full-time enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University is 1,608 and the part-time enrollment is 176. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ouachita Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ouachita Baptist University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Ouachita Baptist University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ouachita Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,441 enrolled students
Black or African American
109 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ouachita Baptist University is 80.8% White, 6.11% Black or African American, 5.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.561% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0561% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 122 more women than men received degrees from Ouachita Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ouachita Baptist University is white (363 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Ouachita Baptist University is Applied Behavior Analysis (32 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ouachita Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees awarded), Theology (22 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ouachita Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (233,552 people), Other managers (205,671 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,883 people), Clergy (131,118 people), and Social workers, all other (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Ouachita Baptist University in 2022 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees awarded), Theology (22 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Psychology (49 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ouachita Baptist University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Ouachita Baptist University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees awarded), Theology (22 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Psychology (49 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ouachita Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (623,371 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (356,113 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (288,322 people), Outpatient care centers (204,440 people), and Computer Systems Design (162,050 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ouachita Baptist University.

Most Common (2022)

General Biological Sciences
29 degrees awarded
General Finance
20 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ouachita Baptist University was General Biological Sciences with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ouachita Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

152

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

274

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Ouachita Baptist University, which is 0.555 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (274).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ouachita Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Ouachita Baptist University in General Finance, which is 3 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Ouachita Baptist University in Applied Behavior Analysis, which is 15 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 54% of students graduating from Ouachita Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Ouachita Baptist University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
363 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ouachita Baptist University is white (363 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
236 degrees awarded
White Male
127 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ouachita Baptist University is white female (236 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (127 degrees).

Operations

Ouachita Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $137M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.71M (−1.25%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Ouachita Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 49.3M. Ouachita Baptist University employs 41 Professors, 28 Associate professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ouachita Baptist University are Male Professor (32), Female Associate professor (18), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ouachita Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 49 employees, Service, with 34 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Endowment

$137M

2022 Endowment

5.61%

decline from 2021

Ouachita Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $137M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Ouachita Baptist University declined 5.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $88M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ouachita Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.7M

2022 Salaries

3.61%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Ouachita Baptist University paid a median of $18.7M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($49.3M) and a 3.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.9% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.31% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.67M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2022, Ouachita Baptist University paid a total of $6.67M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ouachita Baptist University were Professor with 41 employees, Associate professor with 28 employees, and Assistant professor with 27 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ouachita Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees, Service with 34 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ouachita Baptist University was Male Professor with 32 employees, Female Associate professor with 18 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ouachita Baptist University.

Keep Exploring

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Birmingham-Southern College

University

Maranatha Baptist University

University