About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lori Motl
Director of Admissions Counselling
Director of Admissions Counselling
Address
Office of Admissions Counselling
410 Ouachita St
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
410 Ouachita St
Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
Phone
800 DIAL OBU
Email
motll@obu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Starbuck's
Chick-fil-A
Commons (dining)
Food Court
Evans Student Center
Chick-fil-A
Commons (dining)
Food Court
Evans Student Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
DeGray Lake State Park
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs (shopping, entertainment)
Little Rock (shopping, entertainment)
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs (shopping, entertainment)
Little Rock (shopping, entertainment)
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
See calendar
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
sharpd@obu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Academic Year
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Little Rock National Airport
Amtrak stops in Arkadelphia
Local Accommodations
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Comfort Inn
DeGray Lodge
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Overview
Applicants: 1,786
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average HS GPA: 3.64
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 640
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 620
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 28
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
177
with Terminal Degree
111
97
Men
80
Women
7
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
54%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Speech Teacher Education.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Nursing Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
Theology/Theological Studies.
Youth Ministry.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Mike Huckabee
Presidential Candidate; Former Governor
Frank Hickingbotham
TCBY Founder
Bob Shepherd
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Jane Chu
CEO, Kansas City Performing Arts Center
David Uth
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Orlando, FL
Doak Campbell
Former President, Florida State University
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
54%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
64%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
May 1
Notification Date
Nov 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$16,591
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$16,576
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,024
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
52%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$28,406
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$19,418
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$26,200
Required Fees
$590
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,500
Transportation for Commuters
$1,300
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,880
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,545
Foreign Countries Represented
36
Demographics
8.00%
Black
4.63%
Hispanic
81.56%
Caucasian
2.38%
International
55% female
45% male
32% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
96%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
98%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
4
24% join a fraternity
35% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Tigers)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Wrestling
Basketball
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Lady Tigers)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
