Ouachita Baptist University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Ouachita Baptist University?

Ouachita charges private-university tuition rather than separate in-state and out-of-state undergraduate rates. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $33,780, with $720 in required fees. Those published charges are not the amount every student ultimately pays after grants and scholarships.

• 2024-25 tuition and required fees: $34,500 for a full-time undergraduate.
• Reported room and board: $10,200 for an academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,100.

Adding those reported categories produces $45,800 before transportation and personal expenses. It is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance budget: housing choices and other costs vary. For context, reported average net prices after grant aid were $15,954 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $26,281 for those from families earning more than $110,000. These are averages for income groups, not personalized offers.

Financial aid can materially change the calculation. Reported 2024-25 figures show that 100% of students received some form of financial aid, while 46% had student loans; receiving aid does not mean receiving a full grant or graduating without debt. Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, Arkansas aid, Ouachita scholarships, and applicable military education benefits. The FAFSA and the university's current scholarship instructions are the starting points for determining an individual award.

What are the work-study opportunities at Ouachita Baptist University?

Students may combine eligible Federal Work-Study positions with other campus employment, but a work-study award is not the same as a guaranteed job. Federal Work-Study depends on financial need and available funding; students generally must secure a position and earn wages through hours worked. Ordinary campus jobs may have different eligibility rules.

Ouachita also reports career support that includes individual counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job listings, employer recruiting, career fairs, and alumni networking. Those services can help students explore majors, search for internships, and prepare applications, but they should not be confused with verified placement outcomes. An internship is not required of every Ouachita student, although an individual major may require one.

Students seeking work should check both financial-aid information for work-study eligibility and current campus job postings for open positions. A job's schedule and duties matter as much as the award amount when fitting employment around classes.