Ouachita Baptist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
2%
International
25
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
82.3%(1,452)
Hispanic
5.5%(97)
African American
6.5%(115)
Asian
1.5%(27)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.6%(63)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment1,898
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
42.3%(762)
Women
57.7%(1,040)

Gender Statistics

Men762

40% of total enrollment

Women1,040

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ouachita Baptist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.5%(113)
18-19
46.5%(806)
20-21
38.9%(674)
22-24
6.5%(112)
25+
1.7%(29)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.5%(2)
22-24
58.0%(47)
25+
39.5%(32)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

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 61% in-state residents, 37% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.2%(284)
Out-of-State
37.1%(172)
International
1.7%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State284

61% of student body

Out-of-State172

37% of student body

International8

2% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age