Ouachita Baptist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ouachita Baptist University has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.4%(1,398)
Hispanic
5.7%(96)
African American
6.1%(104)
Asian
1.5%(26)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.7%(62)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment1,784
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Ouachita Baptist University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Ouachita Baptist University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.9%(725)
Women
58.1%(1,005)

Gender Statistics

Men725

41% of total enrollment

Women1,005

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ouachita Baptist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.9%(137)
18-19
46.4%(803)
20-21
37.1%(641)
22-24
7.6%(131)
25+
1.0%(18)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.7%(2)
22-24
55.6%(30)
25+
40.7%(22)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ouachita Baptist University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 63% in-state residents, 35% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
62.7%(279)
Out-of-State
34.8%(155)
International
2.5%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State279

63% of student body

Out-of-State155

35% of student body

International11

2% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age