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- School Code: 110200
- Phone: (479) 751-8824 x0
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.43%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,432Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree
The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Ouachita Baptist University. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.
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Ouachita Baptist University (OBU)
709 S Old Missouri Rd, Springdale, AR
Ouachita Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Arkadelphia, AR, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. OBU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately a thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among students admitted to OBU are within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 950 to 1200 for the SAT exam. 64% of those who apply are admitted to OBU, of which 37% choose to attend.
Tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Ouachita Baptist University Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the OBU website to see a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Fine Arts and Studio Arts program at OBU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Description
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Ouachita Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Ouachita Baptist University may provide services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
OBU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (367)
- Basketball (367)
- Football (367)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling