More selective than 65% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
14% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 79% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose OBU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
OBU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, OBU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
OBU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 540–650 | 530–630 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | 530–660 | 530–630 | 21–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is OBU compared with other Arkansas colleges?
OBU has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 59% | 42% | $17,248 |
| 4 | University of the Ozarks | 60% | 51% | $17,360 |
| 5 | Lyon College | 63% | 47% | $19,616 |
| 6 | Central Baptist College | 63% | 34% | $12,287 |
| 7 | Ouachita Baptist University | 68% | 61% | $22,409 |
| 8 | Harding University | 71% | 69% | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas | 74% | 71% | $18,209 |
| 11 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 75% | 49% | $14,027 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at OBU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
OBU admissions questions
What is the OBU acceptance rate?
Ouachita Baptist University accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,465 of 2,138 applicants were admitted.
Does OBU require the SAT or ACT?
Ouachita Baptist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 14% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 79% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for OBU?
The middle 50% of Ouachita Baptist University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1280 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at OBU?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (469 of 1,465).
Is OBU getting harder to get into?
Ouachita Baptist University accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ouachita Baptist University overview