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Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas 72476

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Williams Baptist University is a private institution in Walnut Ridge with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1018, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 490 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,484 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,875.

Established
1941
Mascot
Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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59%Acceptance
1018SAT Avg
490Students
12:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$38,484Earnings 10yr
$15,875Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Williams Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1018

Reading & WritingMid: 495
460540
MathMid: 478
460518

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1622

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1018

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,330
Room & Board$8,980
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$32,222
Average Net Price$15,875
Median Debt at Graduation$21,820
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,498
$30–48K$16,882
$48–75K$14,728
$75–110K$18,651
$110K+$18,456

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,875

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (20)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
490
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 12%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.9%
Freshman Retention49.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,067
8 Years$38,828
10 Years$38,484

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,200
Men
$45,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
178 mi(309 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
232 mi(402 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
286 mi(496 min)

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