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Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR · Rural · 478 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Walnut Ridge, AR, 72476 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
92 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$33,597
Avg net price
$15,745
Room & board
$9,340
Tuition
$21,070
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,733
$30–48k
$19,044
$48–75k
$15,655
$75–110k
$15,195
$110k+
$24,028
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
980
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 16–21
English 15–22
Math 15–20

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
31%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
42%
Consumer completion
41%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
38%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
24%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,067
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,484
Median debt
$21,820
Monthly loan payment
$231
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$20,475
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,500
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
54%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$43,631
Independent students
12%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
4%
Black
10%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,067
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$14M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,570/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,360
Federal loan rate
47%

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