Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Rural

Student Population

Undergrad: 508 • Total: 536

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

60 W Fulbright Avenue
Walnut Ridge, AR
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Website

williamsbaptistuniversity.com

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 256 (50.4%) • Female: 252 (49.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	3	0.6%
Black/African American	63	12.4%
Hispanic/Latino	16	3.1%
White	381	75.0%
Two or More Races	11	2.2%
International	32	6.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

58.9%

597 admitted from 1,014 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 460-540
Math: 460-518
Total: 920-1058

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

16-22

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

35.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

26.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

50.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$30,190

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $19,600

Room & Board

$9,340

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,733
$30,001-48,000	$19,044
$48,001-75,000	$15,655
$75,001-110,000	$15,195
$110,001+	$24,028

Students Receiving Pell Grants

98%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$16,658

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.0 GPA / 18 ACT

In-State Awards

$1,000-$12,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$12,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$500 total

7 automatic scholarships (17 total)

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Common questions about Williams Baptist University

What is Williams Baptist University's acceptance rate?

Williams Baptist University accepts 59% of applicants, from 1,014 applications.

How much does Williams Baptist University cost?

Tuition and fees are $19,600. Families earning under $30,000 pay $10,733 on average after aid.

Does Williams Baptist University require SAT or ACT scores?

Williams Baptist University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Williams Baptist University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 16 and 22 on the ACT.

What is Williams Baptist University's graduation rate?

36% of students graduate within six years.