
Ouachita Baptist University
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Ouachita Baptist University: international tuition 34,500 USD per year, one-year total cost 47,321 USD, acceptance rate 67.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 78.
Ouachita offers international students merit aid (up to about $19,000/year) and a Global Scholarship exclusively for them. Need-based aid information is not provided.
Getting in. The school admits 67.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–650, Math 530–630, ACT 22–28. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+ or TOEFL iBT 78+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 47,321 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/8. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Ouachita Baptist University?
International tuition is 34,500 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 47,321 USD.
Does Ouachita Baptist University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Ouachita offers international students merit aid (up to about $19,000/year) and a Global Scholarship exclusively for them. Need-based aid information is not provided.
What English scores does Ouachita Baptist University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 78.
What is the acceptance rate at Ouachita Baptist University?
The acceptance rate is 67.5%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYes
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
- Ouachita Baptist University2024Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
Arkansas Baptist State Convention and Women's Mission Union scholarshipsOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page
The page says international students qualify for some of these outside scholarships.
Global ScholarshipOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
Award: Average $5,000 per year for up to 4 years
Available only to international students, so a Vietnamese student is eligible (except those studying abroad temporarily).
- Renewable in later years
Merit-based scholarships (international)MeritApplication method unclearSchool page19,000 USD/year≈ ₫496M
The page explicitly says international students qualify for the same merit aid as American students.
- Renewable in later years
Departmental scholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
The page doesn't state international eligibility; each department sets criteria and awards usually come after the first year.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout197days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
42 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data