Established in 1886, Ouachita Baptist University is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Arkadelphia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Arkansas. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 134 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Ouachita Baptist University |
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Acronym | OBU |
Founded | 1886 |
Motto | Vision. Integrity. Service. |
Colours | Purple and gold |
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Address | 410 Ouachita Street Arkadelphia 71998-0001 Arkansas United States |
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Tel | +1 (870) 245 5000 |
Fax | +1 (870) 245 5500 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are neither required nor recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 60-70% |
Admission Office | OBU Box 3776 Arkadelphia 71998 (870) 245 5110 800 342 5628 |
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Student Enrollment | 1,000-1,999 |
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Academic Staff | 100-199 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation |
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Basic Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
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2000 Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General |
Size & Setting | Four-year, small, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs) |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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