Admissions Overview
The admission process at Ouachita Baptist University has a 72% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Ouachita Baptist University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
72%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
2,063
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
30%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Ouachita Baptist University has a 72% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Ouachita Baptist University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredWork Experience
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Ouachita Baptist University. About 11% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,020 to 1,200. Additionally, about 78% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 21 to 28.
SAT Scores
11% of students submitted400
1600
1020 – 1200
200
800
520 – 610
200
800
500 – 590
ACT Scores
78% of students submitted1
36
21 – 28
1
36
21 – 29
1
36
19 – 26
Admission Statistics
2,063 students applied to OBU. Of those, 72% were accepted (1,492 students). Of these 1,492 accepted students, 445 chose to enroll.
2,063
Total Applicants
1,492
Students Admitted
445
Students Enrolled
72%
Acceptance Rate