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Central Baptist College

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Conway, Arkansas 72034

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Central Baptist College is a private institution in Conway with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1022, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 477 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,789 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,664.

Established
1952
Mascot
Mustang
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I
46%Acceptance
1022SAT Avg
477Students
12:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$46,789Earnings 10yr
$16,664Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Central Baptist College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1022

Reading & WritingMid: 519
435570
MathMid: 501
490575

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1722

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

46.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1022

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,680
Room & Board$8,500
Books & Supplies$1,704
Total Cost of Attendance$27,468
Average Net Price$16,664
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,632
$30–48K$13,536
$48–75K$15,427
$75–110K$21,054
$110K+$19,991

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,664

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,876

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
477
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 17%
Hispanic 10%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.3%
Freshman Retention59.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,681
8 Years$42,350
10 Years$46,789

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,800
Men
$49,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from AR state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
274 mi(475 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
296 mi(513 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
301 mi(522 min)

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