Williams Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7486 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2028 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1935 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 24 | In Arkansas |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 491
- Graduates
- 23
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- williamsbu.edu
Williams Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Williams Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 55% | 61% |
| Applicants | 1,014 | 358 | 656 |
| Admissions | 597 | 197 | 400 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 127 | 63 | 64 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
210 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
23 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 920
or below
75% of them
had 1058
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Williams Baptist University are 920-1058 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 91%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Williams Baptist University are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 388 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 63 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 31 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 16 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (2%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Williams Baptist University is $16,658 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,498 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,882 |
| $48-75K | $14,728 |
| $75-110K | $18,651 |
| $110K+ | $18,456 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,860 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,860 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,860 |
| Fee in-district | $1,470 |
| Fee in-state | $1,470 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,470 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 480 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,980 |
Williams Baptist University majors
Williams Baptist University has granted 122 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 12 master's in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Williams Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 19 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 122 | 12 |
Williams Baptist University has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 24% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Williams Baptist University has published 19 scientific papers with 238 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Zoology, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 |
| 2006 | 0 | 15 |
| 2007 | 0 | 17 |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 0 | 28 |
| 2012 | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 | 7 |
General info
| Alternative names | WBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Total FTE staff | 115 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 W Fulbright Avenue Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, 72476 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 8708866741 |