Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 72.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,110
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,020–1,200
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 25
- Total Enrollment
- 1,612
Admissions Overview
Ouachita Baptist University is less selective with a 72% acceptance rate. Most qualified students who apply will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1020-1200 on the SAT or around 25 on the ACT. The 82% retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to stay. This Southern Baptist institution seeks students who value faith-based education and want to grow academically and spiritually. With strong music and theater programs, the school particularly welcomes students interested in the arts. The university looks for applicants who will thrive in a close-knit Christian community where personal relationships with faculty matter.