Central Baptist College — College Profile

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

Cost of attendance

$30,605

Avg net price

$12,287

Room & board

$8,500

Tuition

$21,330

Books & supplies

$1,888/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$11,750

$30–48k

$12,659

$48–75k

$12,067

$75–110k

$14,382

$110k+

$11,408

Admissions

Admit rate

63%

Test policy

Required

SAT average

1046

Reading 473–553

Math 410–568

ACT midpoint

Composite 17–23

English 15–23

Math 16–22

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

35%

4-yr on-time completion

26%

1st-yr retention

63%

Transfer-out rate

37%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

43%

Transferred

40%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

17%

Median earnings (6yr)

$37,681

Median earnings (10yr)

$46,789

Median debt

$22,250

Monthly loan payment

$236

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,652–$25,325

Debt (90th percentile)

$36,250

Student Body

Men 56%Women 44%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

40%

First-generation

35%

Median family income

$38,278

Independent students

37%

Avg age at entry

24.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

58%

Hispanic

11%

Black

13%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$37,681

10 years after entry

$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

Endowment

$4M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

32%

Avg faculty salary

$5,523/mo

Instructional spend/student

$4,192