by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,664 undergraduates in 2020, Ouachita Baptist is a small, private university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Ouachita Baptist offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ouachita Baptist can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ouachita Baptist Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Ouachita Baptist. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ouachita Baptist Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Ouachita Baptist does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ouachita Baptist Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ouachita Baptist for Veterans Guide.
Ouachita Baptist offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Ouachita Baptist has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,664 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,502 (90.3%). Part-time attendance was 162 (9.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,502 | 162 | 1,664 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ouachita Baptist is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Ouachita Baptist #1384 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ouachita Baptist by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ouachita Baptist Diversity Guide.
Ouachita Baptist has a total of 381 student athletes, 251 men and 130 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,581,179 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,523,964 |
| Net | $57,215 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ouachita Baptist University Athletics