Ouachita Baptist University Acceptance Rate
Arkadelphia, Arkansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,138
- Admitted
- 1,465
- Yield
- 32%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate has fallen from 70.6% in 2014–15 to 68.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,732 to 2,138 (+23%) over that period.
Its 68.5% rate makes Ouachita Baptist University more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.9% for women vs 65.3% for men, a 5.6-point gap). Ouachita Baptist University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 32% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,732 | 1,223 | 70.6% | 420 |
| 2015–16 | 1,753 | 1,200 | 68.5% | 412 |
| 2016–17 | 1,712 | 1,145 | 66.9% | 396 |
| 2017–18 | 1,786 | 1,267 | 70.9% | 468 |
| 2018–19 | 2,162 | 1,375 | 63.6% | 443 |
| 2019–20 | 2,538 | 1,559 | 61.4% | 441 |
| 2020–21 | 2,524 | 1,559 | 61.8% | 389 |
| 2021–22 | 2,610 | 1,925 | 73.8% | 485 |
| 2022–23 | 2,063 | 1,492 | 72.3% | 445 |
| 2023–24 | 2,138 | 1,465 | 68.5% | 469 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,224 | 868 | 70.9% |
| Men | 914 | 597 | 65.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–660 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 79% |
How Ouachita Baptist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate?
Ouachita Baptist University's acceptance rate is 68.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,465 admitted of 2,138 applicants).
Is Ouachita Baptist University test optional?
Ouachita Baptist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ouachita Baptist University?
Ouachita Baptist University received 2,138 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,465.
What SAT score do you need for Ouachita Baptist University?
Admitted students at Ouachita Baptist University typically scored 530–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ouachita Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Ouachita Baptist University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.6% in 2014–15 to 68.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.obu.edu/.