ROTC at Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Ouachita Baptist University students join Army ROTC at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Cross-town & partner options
Ouachita Baptist University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 59.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Henderson State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Ouachita Baptist University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.3 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–28 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $34,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,500 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 61% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Ouachita Baptist University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Ouachita Baptist University has 1,602 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Ouachita Baptist University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $3,300 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Ouachita Baptist University: FAQ
Does Ouachita Baptist University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Ouachita Baptist University students join Army ROTC at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Which ROTC branches can Ouachita Baptist University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 60 mi).
Is ROTC at Ouachita Baptist University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Ouachita Baptist University and train with the unit at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
School links and location
These links belong to Ouachita Baptist University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
obu.edu
- Admissions
obu.edu
- Apply
obu.edu
- Financial aid
obu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Arkadelphia, AR 71998-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 107512
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