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Central Baptist College

Central Baptist College

Conway, AR · City · 484 students
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$12,287
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$46,789
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Central Baptist College is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution in Conway, Arkansas, best known for its strong programs in biblical studies, business administration, education, and kinesiology. Distinctive for its intentional integration of Christian faith and academics, the college provides a highly personalized learning environment featuring small class sizes alongside flexible degree paths like its accelerated PACE adult-education program. Campus culture is anchored by a close-knit, spiritually active community where students engage in regular chapel services, ministry organizations, and competitive NAIA Mustang athletics. This focus on values-based education and accessible faculty mentorship makes CBC an appealing option for students seeking to blend career preparation with spiritual growth.

Wikipedia:Central Baptist College (CBC) is a private Baptist college in Conway, Arkansas. CBC was founded in 1952 as Conway Baptist College, using the former campus of Central College, defunct since 1947. It awards both associate and bachelor's degrees. Enrollment is at 470 for traditional students with a 55% to 45% male to female ratio and over 200 non-traditional PACE Students. The college employs approximately 75 full-time employees across all of its locations. Students are required to live on campus their freshman year. Chapel services are required once weekly for all full-time students.

Location
Conway, AR, 72034 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
140 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$21,330
Housing & food (on campus)$8,500
Books & supplies$1,888
Cost of attendance$30,605
Average net price$12,287
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,330
Housing & food (on campus)$8,500
Books & supplies$1,888
Cost of attendance$30,605
Average net price$12,287
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,750
$30–48k
$12,659
$48–75k
$12,067
$75–110k
$14,382
$110k+
$11,408
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
26%
Back for yr 2
63%
Transferred
37%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 40% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,681
10 yrs after entry$46,789
Debt
Median at graduation$22,250
Monthly payment$236
Middle 50% owe$5.7k–$25.3k
90th percentile$36,250
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1046
R 473–553 · M 410–568
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 17–23 · E 15–23 · M 16–22
SAT middle 50%: 883–1121
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Student Body
Gender
Men 56%Women 44%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$38,278
Independent
37%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
11%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,681
After 10 yrs
$46,789
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Bible/Biblical Studies14
Psychology, Other11
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Psychology, General7
Human Resources Management and Services5
Communication and Media Studies4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General4
Marketing3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2
Biology, General2
Accounting and Related Services2
Management Information Systems and Services2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
32%
Faculty salary
$5,523/mo
Teaching spend
$4,192
per student
Federal loans
47%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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