Ouachita Baptist Housing Costs

$4,678 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Ouachita Baptist?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Ouachita Baptist University.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at Ouachita Baptist

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,720 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,000. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Ouachita Baptist University spent approximately $20,538 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Ouachita Baptist University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$14,760	$17,676
— Housing	$4,720
— Meals	$5,000
Other Living Expenses	$4,678	$7,910
Books and Supplies	$1,100	$1,100
Total	$20,538	$26,686

Room & Board Over Four Years? Projected Four-Year Total: $90,523

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $90,523 for living costs.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Ouachita Baptist University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$12,710
Two Years Ago	$13,050
One Year Ago	$13,918
Most Recent Year (2026)	$14,760
One Year From Now *	$15,553
Two Years From Now *	$16,389
Three Years From Now *	$17,270
Four Years From Now *	$18,199

* estimated

Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 5.4% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $21,331 for their first year on campus.

By their final year, a student might pay about $23,977 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,167 by the end of a two-year program.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $90,523 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $43,498 for a two-year stay.

Budget for Annual Increases

Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at Ouachita Baptist

Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.