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Ouachita Baptist University, often abbreviated as OBU, is a private, co-educational university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. It was established on September 6, 1886 as Ouachita College. Later, in 1965, the college expanded its curriculum and was renamed as Ouachita Baptist University. The university campus stretches across 160 acres of suburban land.
The schools within Ouachita Baptist University include the following:
The sports teams of OBU are known as the Tigers. The official mascot of the university is the Tiger. The students of the university show their mettle in intercollegiate basketball, swimming & diving, football, soccer, golf, cross country, baseball and softball.
Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, AR (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Southern Baptist school. Ouachita Baptist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Ouachita Baptist University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in media, music, and drama and performing arts.
Ouachita Baptist University does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 620.
Ouachita Baptist University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Ouachita Baptist University had 1,448 enrolled students in 2007.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Ouachita Baptist University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Ouachita Baptist University values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf South Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Ouachita Baptist University
410 Ouachita St
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
General Phone: (870) 245-5000
http://www.obu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 45 | political science, history, English, sociology, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, Biblical languages |
| Religion And Philosophy | 42 | pastoral counseling and ministries, bible studies, missionary studies, philosophy, theology |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | communication disorders services, psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | early childhood education, music teaching, secondary teaching, speech teaching, middle school teaching, art education |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 18 | mass communication |
| Music | 18 | music, voice, music theory and composition |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | dietitian, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Ouachita Baptist University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 264 | 36 |
In 2007, Ouachita Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,448 students (1,412 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 51% |
| Texas | 37% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Ouachita Baptist University offers campus housing for 1,520 of its 1,412 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Arkadelphia, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,283 | 885 | 69% | 367 | 41% |
| Men | 586 | 380 | 65% | 168 | 44% |
| Women | 697 | 505 | 72% | 199 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 38% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,950 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,450 |
Financial Aid:
Ouachita Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110200)
Ouachita Baptist University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $60,448 | 6 | $50,558 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $52,502 | 11 | $44,443 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $47,146 | 12 | $42,756 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $43,910 | 4 | $38,138 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $33,380 | 5 | $28,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $52,883 | 38 | $42,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gulf South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 76 | 198 |
| Football | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 60 | 100 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Speech Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ouachita Baptist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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