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Williams Baptist University

Williams Baptist University is a small, private institution located in Walnut Ridge, ar. Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University offers undergraduate degrees in 20 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 556 undergraduates
cost $19,450 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Williams Baptist University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 59.3%
SAT score average 1050
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.2
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Williams Baptist University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,980
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $3,110
Cost of attendance* $32,790
Average financial aid package $17,498
Estimated cost $15,292 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,980
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $3,110
Cost of attendance* $32,790
Average financial aid package $17,498
Estimated cost $15,292 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Williams Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 556, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

562

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
80%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Williams Baptist University, students love their Student Government. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 60 W Fulbright Avenue, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
phone 870-886-6741
address https://williamsbaptistuniversity.com/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Student activities board

Bancroft society

Cultural awareness

International student society

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Williams Baptist University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Williams Baptist University?

Williams Baptist University is located in Walnut Ridge, ar.

What is the acceptance rate at Williams Baptist University? 

The acceptance rate for Williams Baptist University is 59%.

What’s the average GPA for Williams Baptist University?

The average high school GPA for Williams Baptist University students was 3.2.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Williams Baptist University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Williams Baptist University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,160.

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