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Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR · Rural · 478 students
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$15,745
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
31%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$38,484
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Williams Baptist University is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, known for integrating faith and learning within a close-knit, supportive community. The university features strong academic programs in education, business administration, Christian ministries, and the natural sciences, all taught from a biblical worldview with personalized mentorship from faculty. Campus life is grounded in spiritual development, active student ministries, and competitive NAIA athletics, offering a tight-knit and traditional collegiate experience. A defining hallmark of WBU is the "Williams Works" initiative, an innovative program where admitted students can work part-time in campus-affiliated operations to cover their tuition costs and graduate debt-free.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Walnut Ridge, AR, 72476 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
92 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$21,070
Housing & food (on campus)$9,340
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$33,597
Average net price$15,745
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,070
Housing & food (on campus)$9,340
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$33,597
Average net price$15,745
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,733
$30–48k
$19,044
$48–75k
$15,655
$75–110k
$15,195
$110k+
$24,028
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
31%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
18%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
42%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
38% graduated · 38% transferred · 24% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,067
10 yrs after entry$38,484
Debt
Median at graduation$21,820
Monthly payment$231
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$20.5k
90th percentile$27,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
980
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 16–21 · E 15–22 · M 15–20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
54%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$43,631
Independent
12%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
4%
Black
10%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    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
$38,067
After 10 yrs
$38,484
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities19
Biology, General15
Psychology, General15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Bible/Biblical Studies7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
Finance and Financial Management Services6
Business Administration, Management and Operations5
History4
Religious Music and Worship3
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other3
Music2
English Language and Literature, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$14M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,570/mo
Teaching spend
$4,360
per student
Federal loans
47%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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