The following facts should provide general information to you about Ouachita Baptist University.

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Beginnings	Ouachita was established in 1886.
Location	Ouachita is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (65 miles SW of Little Rock) near scenic Lake DeGray State Park and Hot Springs National Park.
Academics	Ouachita offers undergraduate programs of study in the liberal arts. Small classes are the norm rather than the exception and Ouachita’s student to faculty ratio is approximately 13:1.
Religious Affiliation	Ouachita is affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Enrollment	1594 students
Accreditation	Ouachita is accredited by the following organizations: North Central Association of Colleges and Universities National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education National Association for Schools of Music AACSB International- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Rankings	Ouachita has been recognized for academic quality and affordability in annual college rankings published by U.S. News and World Report and Forbes Magazine.
2012-2013 Costs	$13,960 (per semester – tuition, fees, room & board) Tuition (10-18 hours): $10,480 per semester Fees: $240 per semester Room & Board: $3,240 per semester (includes unlimited dining hall access meal plan) Ninety-eight percent of Ouachita’s students receive some sort of financial aid.
Campus Life	Eighty-four percent of Ouachita’s student body lives in campus housing, which creates a close-knit residential community.Ouachita offers several Social Clubs and more than 40 Honor, Service, Performance and Professional Organizationsfor student participation.Ouachita’s Office of Campus Ministriesoffers more than 30 different programs for student involvement. The office coordinates international mission trips during the summer and national mission trips during spring break.Ouachita has a joint ROTC program with Henderson State University that can provide a career in the military and money for college.
Study Abroad	Ouachita offers study abroad programs in countries such as England, Austria, Japan, China, Spain, Morocco, Hong Kong and Mexico through the Daniel & Betty Jo Grant Center for International Education.
Service	The Elrod Center for Family and Community offers Ouachita students the opportunity to get involved in community service.
Athletics	Ouachita is a member of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference and offers the following sports:Men’s Varsity Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, WrestlingWomen’s Varsity Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball