OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY is a private four-year Christian liberal arts university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Year after year, Ouachita is ranked among “America’s Best Colleges” by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. Students also earn state and national recognition for accomplishments ranging from scientific research and business competitions to student publications and musical performances. We even host an annual Scholars Day to celebrate academic achievements. In other words, Ouachita has a well-deserved reputation for providing an outstanding liberal arts education – an education you can experience firsthand.
95% of Ouachita students live on campus, making this a home away from home where you can develop lifelong friendships. With more than 40 clubs and organizations on campus, there are lots of exciting ways to get involved. OBU’s recreational life program also offers many exciting ways to enjoy Ouachita’s natural surroundings.
From intramural sports to outdoor adventures ranging from camping and canoeing to disc golf and rock climbing, Ouachita has much to offer. Additionally, more than 20% of Ouachita’s students compete on one of the university’s 14 intercollegiate sports teams, including men’s teams for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, swimming, tennis and wrestling, and women’s teams for basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball.
