Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
410 Ouachita St, Arkadelphia, AR 71998-1
Tel:
(870)245-5000
Private not-for-profit | 1,532 students
Ouachita Baptist University is a church-related, liberal arts university whose aims are to meet the educational needs ofstudents and to prepare them for places of leadership and service. To achieve these aims, Ouachita Baptist University seeksto combine the love of God with the love of learning. The University provides the students the opportunity to experiencegrowth in Christian ideals and character, to develop their intellectual and physical abilities, to think critically andcreatively, to mature in their understanding and appreciation of their world, to communicate effectively and to accept theirobligation to be of service to God and mankind. This mission has been found to be consistent with faithful stewardship to theparent body, the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
School Overview: | Ouachita Baptist University | |
| County | Clark County, AR | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 122 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,532 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,496 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 36 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 4% | 6% |
| % White | 94% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $21,440 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $21,440 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 69% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 470-590 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 460-570 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 22-31 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 20-27 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 21-28 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Ouachita Baptist University, located on the banks of the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas,opened for the first session on September 6, 1886, and has operated continuously since that date.
- Ouachita offers several Social Clubs and more than 40 Honor, Service, Performance and ProfessionalOrganizations for student participation. Ouachita’s Office of Campus Ministries offers more than 30 different programs forstudent involvement. The office coordinates international mission trips during the summer and national mission trips duringspring break. Ouachita offers study abroad programs in countries such as England, Austria, Japan, China, Spain, Morocco, HongKong and Mexico through the Daniel R. Grant Center for International Studies. The Elrod Center for Family and Communityoffers Ouachita students the opportunity to get involved in community service.
- Ouachita offers undergraduate programs of study in the liberal arts. Small classes are the norm ratherthan the exception and Ouachita’s student to faculty ratio is approximately 13:1.
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