Tuition and Value (2025-26)
Full-Time Tuition, Fees, Housing and Food for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Tuition (10-18 hours) | $17,500 |
General Fee | $235 |
Tech Fee | $135 |
Housing | $2,450 |
Food | $2,650 |
Per Semester | $22,970 |
Annual | $45,940 |
*tuition for under 10 hours is $725 per credit hour
Fees
Fees consist of the General Fee and the Technology Fee. Additional fees may be charged for laboratory costs, private music lessons and other course-related charges. A list of potential course fees and charges is available in our university catalog and our course schedule.
Housing & Food
Housing and Food charges are based on standard room with double occupancy and unlimited use of the Ouachita Commons. Some funds are also provided for use in on-campus retail dining facilities. Wireless computer access, laundry facilities, cable and local phone services are also included as part of the housing and food rate.
Cost of Attendance
Ouachita's total federal cost of attendance budget for 2025-26 is $52,222 which includes an annual allowance for books, personal and transportation expenses. The annual book estimate is $1,100, transportation allowance is $2,000 and personal expenses allowance is $3,182.
Payment Service Fees
Debit/Credit Service Fees from 1.8% on Discover, Master Card and Visa credit cards to 3.3% on American Express will be applied on student account transactions. To avoid service fees, paying via e-check or mailed checks are encouraged.
Student Resources Tools Office Location & Hours First Floor of Cone-Bottoms, Suite 130 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Summer hours may vary.) Phone: 870.245.5570 Email: finaid@obu.edu We are available for phone calls, in person meetings or video calls.