Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls approximately 1,898 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a completion rate of 70% with a retention rate of 83% (IPEDS 2023). It holds an overall quality score of 62.67 out of 100.

Ouachita offers an associate's-level Adult Health Nurse/Nursing program that prepares students for careers in adult patient care across hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. The program provides foundational nursing education with a focus on adult health, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue nursing licensure and enter the healthcare workforce.

For students in the Arkadelphia, AR area seeking a nursing education within a small university environment, Ouachita Baptist University combines healthcare training with the supportive atmosphere of a close-knit campus community.