Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · Private nonprofit · 1,602 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$52K
In-state tuition
$36K
Out-of-state tuition
$36K
Graduation rate
66%
Acceptance rate
68%
Median debt
$14K
Borrowing rate
47%
Earnings (all students)
$43K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 71998-0001 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$50K
Federal aid / UG
$613
Est. net price
$50K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1211 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Undergraduate composition | 81% White · 6% Black · 6% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://obu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $52K | — |
| Marketing. | $43K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $33K | $24K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $30K | $19K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $30K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $22K | $24K |
Compare with similar colleges in — AR
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | $27K | 71% | $19K | $56K |
| John Brown University | $33K | 77% | $17K | $59K |
| Hendrix College | $40K | 72% | $16K | $59K |
| University of the Ozarks | $27K | 48% | $8K | $44K |
| Philander Smith University | $13K | 36% | $13K | $40K |
| Lyon College | $31K | 45% | $10K | $50K |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | $15K | — | $10K | $69K |
| Central Baptist College | $23K | 41% | $12K | $50K |
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