We help you integrate faith and career into whatever field you choose. Fill out the form to discover what makes the college experience unique at Ouachita Baptist University.
With an average class size of 21 students, professors will know your name and your goals for the future. They’ll help connect you with real-world opportunities for high-impact learning. How does managing $5 million of the university’s endowment sound? Or contributing to research funded by NASA? Or walking where Jesus walked in the Holy Land? These experiences will not only make for great memories, they’ll grow your faith and give you a jump-start on your career.
At a university where over 95% of undergraduate students live on campus, you’ll find no shortage of ways to connect! Try something new and find your friends in some of our 50+ clubs and organizations — give back during Tiger Serve Day, join classmates in student-led Chapel worship or show your Tiger pride by cheering on (or playing for) one of our 18 NCAA Division II athletic teams.
Across majors like sports medicine, graphic design, nursing, engineering, criminal justice, Christian foundations, cybersecurity, accounting and more — we’re readying students not only for a professional career but a calling to impact the world. With a 99% placement rate, our graduates find employment or pursue graduate studies within 6 months of earning their diplomas. Our Career & Calling office provides engaging workshops and personalized support, helping you define your values and determine your path to success.
“My experience in the Honors Program allowed me to deeply explore my passion for social issues. Researching and writing my thesis helped me understand the experiences of people from different cultures and backgrounds, helping me use my academic gifts to amplify their voices.”
2024 Graduate of the W.H. Sutton School of Social Sciences
“The opportunity to be a part of Ouachita's summer research program has been incredible! I am researching the neurobiology of zebrafish with Dr. Kwekel and learning so many new techniques that will be useful in graduate school."
Current Student of the J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences
"I love how my classes are taught by experts who know their stuff and care about me personally, and our annual business trips and amazing guest speakers show us what business looks like in the real world. All of this creates endless opportunities for me to succeed."”
Current Student of the Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business