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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Arkadelphia, AR. Operating on a semester system.
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2K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
15
Housing Buildings
570
Housing Capacity
Life in Arkadelphia for Ouachita Baptist University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Arkadelphia.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$750
Cost of Living Index
78
Student Population
4,000
City Transportation
Walkability
48
Bikeability
42
Public Transit
Southwest Arkansas Transit
Nearest Airports
Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
62.5°F
Avg Snowfall
2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Riley-Hickingbotham Library
Not specified in current results; typical academic libraries are open weekdays and limited weekend hours. Check campus website for exact times.
Evans Fitness Center
24 hours a day via secured card access
Roy and Christine Sturgis Physical Education Center (SPEC)
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Fall/Spring Semester)
Waggoner Pool
Monday–Thursday: 7–9 p.m. (Fall/Spring Semester)
Evans Student Center
Not specified in current results; typically open during daytime and evening hours.
Ouachita Commons (Dining)
Monday–Friday: Breakfast 7:00–9:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Dinner 4:30–6:30 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: Brunch 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Dinner 4:30–6:00 p.m.
Residence Halls
24 hours (locked; student ID required for access)
Harvey Jones Science Center
Not specified; typically open during academic hours.
Campus News
Latest updates from Ouachita Baptist University
No Active Emergency Alerts Reported
As of October 18, 2025, Ouachita Baptist University has not issued any current emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather advisories.
Hannah Goodrum crowned Ouachita's 2025 Homecoming Queen
Hannah Goodrum, a senior biology major from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, was crowned Ouachita Baptist University’s 2025 Homecoming Queen during a pregame ceremony at Cliff Harris Stadium on October 4.
Oct 9, 2025
Ouachita records highest enrollment in history
Ouachita Baptist University announced a record Fall 2025 enrollment of 1,889 students, surpassing the previous record set in 1966.
Sep 11, 2025
Ouachita's graduate counseling program receives $1.1 million grant
Ouachita Baptist University’s M.A. in counseling program was awarded a four-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Aug 12, 2025
"The Theory of Relativity" kicks off Ouachita's 2025-2026 Theatre Season
Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will present “The Theory of Relativity” from September 25-28, 2025.
Sep 19, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Ouachita Baptist University
Freshmen are required to live on campus unless living with a parent or guardian within a certain distance.
Showing 4 of 4 known dorm and housing options.
Hillcrest Hall
Capacity: 200
Room types: Single, Double
Partee Hall
Capacity: 150
Room types: Double, Suite
West Hall
Capacity: 120
Room types: Single, Double
University Apartments
Capacity: 100
Room types: Apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@obu.edu
Current Term: Spring 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 9, 2026
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