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Williams Baptist University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Arkansas

Williams Baptist University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
83.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹19,79,147Out-of-state
Students
478Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Williams Baptist University is a private university in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States. The university is owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
Founded in 1941, this institution began as a two-year school. It began granting bachelor's degrees in 1984 and master's degrees in 2017. The name of the school was changed in 1991 from Southern Baptist College to Williams Baptist College in honor of its founder and first president, H. E. Williams. In 2018, its name was changed to Williams Baptist University. Williams has been accredited since 1963 by the Higher Learning Commission.

Admissions planning estimate

83.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 48.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 58.88%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 58.9% (597/1,014; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,014
Offered a place 597
Enrolled 128

21.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite16-21
136

What a year costs

₹29,73,887 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹19,79,147
  • Housing₹8,77,325
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹29,73,887
After aid (average) ₹14,78,959

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹19,79,147
Out-of-state ₹19,79,147

Average aid awarded: ₹16,37,892 a year.

Outcomes and support

70.2%
Retention
25.6%
Graduation

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 74.1%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic 3.6%
Multiracial 1.9%
Native American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%

3 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Musicbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate83.42%
Total Applicants1014
Admitted Applicants597
Enrolled Applicants128
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹19,79,147
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,79,147
Average Housing Cost₹8,77,325
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹14,78,959
Average Aid Awarded₹16,37,892

Student Body Diversity

African American9.83%
Asian0.63%
Hispanic3.56%
White74.06%
Multiracial1.88%
Native American1.26%
Pacific Islander0.00
International8.79%
Unknown Race0.00

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate25.64%
Retention Rate70.15%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates478

Contact

Street Address60 West Fulbright Avenue
ZIP Code72476
Phone(870) 886-6741
Websitehttps://williamsbaptistuniversity.com/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/