ARKADELPHIA -- Ouachita Baptist University has been recognized among the top universities in the nation based on the recent release of annual college rankings.
This year's ranking marks the fourth consecutive year that Ouachita has been named among U.S. News & World Report's top tier of "Best National Liberal Arts Colleges." It is the sixth year in a row that Ouachita has been named among "America's Top Colleges" by Forbes magazine.
Ouachita moved into U.S. News' national rankings in 2011 and was previously ranked for four years as the No. 1 Regional College in the South. Among this year's best national liberal arts colleges, Ouachita is one of only three schools in Arkansas ranked by U.S. News in the top tier, along with Hendrix College and Lyon College.
"We are pleased to see Ouachita highly rated by U.S. News and Forbes magazines," said Ouachita President Rex Horne.
"These recognitions are not a surprise because Ouachita is an outstanding university. It is, however, encouraging to be noticed by others across our country. This is a tribute to our excellent faculty, quality students and dedicated alumni and friends. Ouachita is truly making a difference."
U.S. News also ranked Ouachita among "A+ Schools for B Students" for the fourth consecutive year -- the only national liberal arts college in the state to make the list. According to U.S. News, the A+ ranking features universities where B-level incoming students "have a decent shot at being accepted and thriving; where spirit and hard work could make all the difference."
According to Forbes, its focus on universities' output over input sets its annual rankings apart from other evaluations.
Ouachita ranked in the Top 10 nationally in Forbes' inaugural #MyTopCollege social media campaign. Ouachita was the smallest school among the Top 10 finalists. The campaign involved students, faculty and alumni of universities throughout the nation posting on social media about what makes their university special.
The university also received high marks from CollegeFactual.com, which provides data-driven college choice resources.
School on 10/05/2014