by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at OBU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates OBU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #324 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 324 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Arkansas | 1 of 17 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at OBU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ouachita Baptist University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
OBU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 302 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at OBU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,447 in student loans. This is higher than $23,520, the typical median for all majors at OBU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,480 | $33,780 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at OBU were White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
OBU awarded 31 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
OBU conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).