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72.3%Acceptance
$32,480Tuition
1,612Students
70%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,673Earnings
#19 in ArkansasPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Southern Baptist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$32,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,480
Average Net Price
$22,355
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,240
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,928
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,820
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,050
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$223/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
48.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $19,709
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,326
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,813
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,238
$110,001+ $23,523

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $22,355 annually after financial aid, not the $42,820 sticker price. Low-income families ($0-30K) get the best deal at $19,709 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) still pay $23,523. Over four years, expect to spend between $78,836 and $94,092 depending on your family's income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,050, translating to $223 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $51,673 median earnings ten years out, representing about 5% of gross monthly income. Only 49% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the reduced costs without heavy borrowing.

Students from Arkansas get no tuition break since Ouachita charges the same $32,480 for everyone. The university awards institutional grants averaging $22,181 to 30% of students. First-generation college students and those from lower-income Southern Baptist families typically secure the most generous aid packages.

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