by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Ouachita Baptist University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Ouachita Baptist University amounted to $34,500 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees were $720; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,780 |
| Fees | $720 |
| Total | $34,500 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Ouachita Baptist University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Ouachita Baptist University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Ouachita Baptist University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Ouachita Baptist University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Ouachita Baptist University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $29,480 |
| Two Years Ago | $30,500 |
| One Year Ago | $31,780 |
| Most Recent Year | $33,780 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Ouachita Baptist has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 6.3%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $36,671 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.61%, so cost a year out lands around $36,091.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $36,091 |
| In 2 Years | $37,755 |
| In 3 Years | $39,496 |
| In 4 Years | $41,317 |
| In 5 Years | $43,222 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $154,659.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Ouachita Baptist University, check out the Ouachita Baptist University Financial Aid page.
