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Ouachita Baptist University

Private nonprofit Arkadelphia, AR · Town · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
66%
Graduation Rate
$51,673
Earnings (10yr)
$22,409
Net Price
68%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

About 66% of students complete their degree at Ouachita Baptist University. This graduation rate reflects a supportive environment in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where students can thrive academically and socially. With an acceptance rate of 68%, many students have the opportunity to join this community.

Data from Opportunity Insights shows that Ouachita Baptist graduates earn an average of $51,673 ten years after enrollment. This financial outcome suggests a solid return on investment for students. While specific mobility rates are not available, the earnings data indicates that graduates can find stable employment in various fields.

Attending Ouachita Baptist comes with a net price of $22,409, and the median debt for graduates is $21,050. Students who flourish here are likely to be those pursuing degrees in Business, Health Professions, or Education. The campus culture values personal growth and academic achievement, making it an appealing choice for motivated learners.

Rankings

How Ouachita Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation66%Earnings 10yr$52KNet Price$22KRetention83%Median Debt$21KPell Grant Rate23%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$15K$0-30K$16K$30-48K$18K$48-75K$26K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%920.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2562.0%MOBILITY235.71%

Cost & Financial Aid

$34,500
In-State Tuition
$34,500
Out-of-State
$22,409
Avg Net Price
$21,050
Median Debt
23%
Pell Grant Rate
46%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$15,207
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,954
Family Income $30K–$48K
$18,007
Family Income $48K–$75K
$26,281
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$41,697
6 Years After Entry
$47,024
8 Years
$51,673
10 Years
0.41x
Debt-to-Earnings
59%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$41,697 6yr $47,024 8yr $51,673 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

235.71%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2562.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
920.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$88,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.67
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.6%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 68%
Retention Rate 83%
SAT Average 1211
SAT Range 1070–1280
ACT Range 22–28
Full-Time Faculty 95%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,702
Diversity Index 0.34
First-Gen Students 24%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 18%
Health Professions 16%
Biology & Biomedical 11%
Visual & Performing Arts 10%
Education 9%
Communications 6%
Psychology 5%
English & Literature 2%