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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
68.99%	1,170

Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate is 68.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,138 students applied and 1,475 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into OBU.

OBU's acceptance rate places 6th out of 18 Arkansas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,170 and the ACT score is 25 at OBU. OBU's SAT score ranks 4th out of 14 Arkansas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to OBU, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Ouachita Baptist University is 68.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.00%. 914 men and 1,224 women applied to OBU and 594 men and 869 women students were accepted.

Among them, 208 men and 261 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at OBU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at OBU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,138	914	1,224	0	0
Admitted	1,475	594	869	0	0
Enrolled	472	208	261	0	0
Acceptance Rate	68.99%	64.99%	71.00%	-	-
Yield	32.00%	35.02%	30.03%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ouachita Baptist University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 67 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 366 students (79%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at OBU.

The median SAT score is 1,170 with 590 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 630 and 25^th percentile is 530 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 21 at OBU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 25.

The SAT and ACT scores at Ouachita Baptist University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at OBU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1060	1170	1290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	590	660
SAT Math	530	580	630
ACT Composite	21	25	28
ACT Math	19	23	26
ACT English	21	25	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ouachita Baptist University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at OBU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ouachita Baptist University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

OBU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $40 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to OBU.

Admission Information for Applying to OBU
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$40
Admission Information	obu.edu/admissions
Online Application	obu.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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