Ouachita Hills College operates as a religious exempt non-accredited college in the state of Arkansas. The College is an entity of Ouachita Ministries, Inc., which is a member of A.S.I. (Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries). OHC is a supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

To provide additional educational opportunities Ouachita Hills College works with Griggs University, located in Silver Springs, Maryland, to offer courses and degree programs to Ouachita Hills College students. Courses taken at Ouachita Hills College are transferable to Griggs University.