Ouachita Baptist University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,780

6.29% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,532

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

67.5%

2,155 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,858

88.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.7%

272 Graduates

About

Ouachita Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Clark County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ouachita Baptist University were Adult Health Nurse (38 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (31 degrees), and General Finance (23 degrees).

In 2024, 414 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ouachita Baptist University. 67.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (346 degrees), 15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ouachita Baptist University is $33,780, which is $5,602 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ouachita Baptist University is $33,780, which is $5,602 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,532.

In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending Ouachita Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,780

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ouachita Baptist University was $33,780. The cost of tuition at Ouachita Baptist University is $5,602 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$24,532

2024 Value

11.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ouachita Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,532. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ouachita Baptist University grew by 11.1%.

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

$9,084

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ouachita Baptist University was of $9,084 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.53% between 2023 and 2024.

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

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Ouachita Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 89% 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.

Admissions

Ouachita Baptist University received 2,155 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.795% annual growth. Out of those 2,155 applicants, 1,455 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,858 students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University in 2024. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ouachita Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,455

Accepted Out of 2,155

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ouachita Baptist University was 67.5% (1,455 admissions from 2,155 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.795%, while admissions declined by 0.683%.

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Ouachita Baptist University in 2024 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 1,858 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University is 1,648 students and the part-time enrollment is 210. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ouachita Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.2% White, 6.19% Hispanic or Latino, 5.54% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, and 0.323% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Black or African American Male (4.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,858 students. The full-time enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University is 1,648 and the part-time enrollment is 210. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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

83%

2024 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 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), 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 (2024)

White
1,508 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
115 enrolled students
Black or African American
103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ouachita Baptist University is 81.2% White, 6.19% Hispanic or Latino, 5.54% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 1.18% Asian, and 0.323% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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 2024, 148 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 (346 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ouachita Baptist University is Adult Health Nurse (38 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (31 degrees) and General Finance (23 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (13 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (218,330 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (170,638 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (168,348 people), Clergy (127,908 people), and Secondary school teachers (113,985 people).

The most specialized majors at Ouachita Baptist University in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Communications (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Ouachita Baptist University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees awarded), Theology (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Communications (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (442,445 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,222 people), Computer Systems Design (181,036 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (177,496 people), and Religious organizations (152,247 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 (2024)

Adult Health Nurse
38 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
31 degrees awarded
General Finance
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ouachita Baptist University was Adult Health Nurse with 38 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

133

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

281

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Ouachita Baptist University, which is 0.473 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (281).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Ouachita Baptist University in General Finance, which is 3.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Ouachita Baptist University in Adult Health Nurse, which is 3.22 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 62% of students graduating from Ouachita Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
346 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ouachita Baptist University is white (346 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
251 degrees awarded
White Female
241 degrees awarded
White Female
241 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ouachita Baptist University is white female (251 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (241 degrees).

Operations

Ouachita Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $140M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.8M (12%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Ouachita Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 55.3M. Ouachita Baptist University employs 41 Professors, 32 Assistant professors and 21 Associate professors. Most academics at Ouachita Baptist University are Male Professor (28), Female Assistant professor (18), and Male 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 53 employees, Service, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$140M

2024 Endowment

8.34%

growth from 2023

Ouachita Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $140M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Ouachita Baptist University grew 8.34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $90.9M 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

$20.5M

2024 Salaries

5.78%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Ouachita Baptist University paid a median of $20.5M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($55.3M) and a 5.78% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.32% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.61% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.69M

Instructional Salaries

110

Number of Employees

In 2024, Ouachita Baptist University paid a total of $7.69M to 110 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ouachita Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Service with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

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