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Ouachita Baptist University (OBU)
- 410 Ouachita St
- Arkadelphia, AR 71998
- OPEID College Code: 00110200
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- General Phone: (870) 245-5000
- President: Rex M. Horne, Jr.
- Website: www.obu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,448
- College Alias: OBU
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - OBU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 586 | 697 | 1,283 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 380 (65%) | 505 (72%) | 885 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 168 (44%) | 199 (39%) | 367 (41%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 140 | 38% |
| ACT ® Exam | 312 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 20% | 16% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,442 | $4,357 | $3,453 | $9,439 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 14 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 329 | 271 | 267 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,950 | $16,990 | $15,580 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,950 | $16,990 | $15,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $850 | $775 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,750 | $25,290 | $23,605 |
| Out of State | $26,750 | $25,290 | $23,605 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,900 | $17,840 | $16,355 |
| Out of State | $18,900 | $17,840 | $16,355 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $18,900 | $17,840 | $16,355 |
| Out of State | $18,900 | $17,840 | $16,355 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,448 Undergraduate: 1,448
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 656 Female: 792
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 656 Female: 792
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,389 Part-Time: 59
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,389 Part-Time: 59
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 42 | 3% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.6% |
| Black | 93 | 6% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 2% |
| White | 1,272 | 88% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 648 | 45% |
| Ages 20-21 | 578 | 40% |
| Ages 22-24 | 129 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 15 | 1% |
| Ages 30-34 | 8 | 0.6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 5 | 0.3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 13 | 0.9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 15 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 342 | 286 | 56 |
| Faculty Status | 139 | 107 | 32 |
| Tenured Faculty | 71 | 71 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 147 | 115 | 32 |
| Primarily Instruction | 147 | 115 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 21 | - |
| Other Professionals | 74 | 63 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 100 | 87 | 13 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 43 | 30 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 28 | 28 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 27 | 27 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,325 (115) | $52,883 (77) | $42,114 (38) |
| Professor | $58,927 (39) | $60,448 (33) | $50,558 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $49,336 (28) | $52,502 (17) | $44,443 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,264 (28) | $47,146 (16) | $42,756 (12) |
| Instructor | $41,601 (10) | $43,910 (6) | $38,138 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,325 (115) | $52,883 (77) | $42,114 (38) |
| Professor | $58,927 (39) | $60,448 (33) | $50,558 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $49,336 (28) | $52,502 (17) | $44,443 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,264 (28) | $47,146 (16) | $42,756 (12) |
| Instructor | $41,601 (10) | $43,910 (6) | $38,138 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,136,609 | $1,394,139 | $742,470 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 361 | 238 | 123 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 357 | 236 | 121 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 40 | 25 | 15 |
| Football | 92 | 92 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 16 | - |
| Soccer | 54 | 30 | 24 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Tennis | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Cross Country | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $53,163 | $36,546 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $43,569 | $42,568 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 20 | 12 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 46% |
| 5 Years | 64% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
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