Ouachita Baptist University
Former name | Ouachita Baptist College (1886–1965) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Vision. Integrity. Service. |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1886 |
Religious affiliation | Arkansas Baptist State Convention |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $65.4 million |
| President | Ben Sells |
Academic staff | 109 full-time and 51 part-time (fall 2022) |
| Students | 1,784 (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 1,730 |
| Postgraduates | 54 |
| Location | , , United States 34°7′30″N 93°3′10″W / 34.12500°N 93.05278°W |
| Campus | Rural, 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | obu.edu |
Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a private Baptist university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The university's name is taken from the Ouachita (pronounced WAH-shi-tah) River, which forms the eastern campus boundary. It is affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, a state convention affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.