Williams Baptist University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Williams Baptist University is a private research university in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, enrolling about 478 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 83.42% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,484 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,070
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,745 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.42% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 478 99.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 32.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 47.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 980
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 509
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,014
- Room & Board: $9,340 annual estimate
Williams Baptist University: what the data shows
Common questions about Williams Baptist University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Williams Baptist University?
Williams Baptist University is located in Walnut Ridge, AR (ZIP 72476).
Is Williams Baptist University public or private?
Williams Baptist University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Williams Baptist University cost?
Published tuition: $21,070.
Average net price after aid: $15,745.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,733 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,044 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,655 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,195 |
| $110,001+ | $24,028 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $84,280.
How hard is it to get into Williams Baptist University?
Admission rate: 83.42%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 980 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Williams Baptist University?
Total enrollment: 478 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 509 students.
Graduate enrollment: 22 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Williams Baptist University?
150%-time completion rate: 25.64%.
First-year retention: 70.2%.
What do graduates of Williams Baptist University earn?
Median earnings: $38,067 six years after entry; $38,484 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,820.
54.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Williams Baptist University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (31 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (16 completions)
- Psychology, General (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (14 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (12 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (11 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (9 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (7 completions)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (6 completions)
- Political Science and Government, Other (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Williams Baptist University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.42%; completion rate 25.64%; median earnings $38,484 at 10 years; net price $15,745. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$21,070
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Williams Baptist University was $21,070.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,745
2024 Value
In 2024 Williams Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,745.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,980 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,745 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$84,280 4-Year Tuition
$9,340 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,660 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Williams Baptist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Williams Baptist University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Williams Baptist University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,750 | $13,750 | $11,326 |
| 2014 | $14,360 | $14,360 | $13,239 |
| 2015 | $16,430 | $16,430 | $14,731 |
| 2016 | $17,320 | $17,320 | $15,882 |
| 2017 | $17,320 | $17,320 | $15,645 |
| 2018 | $17,320 | $17,320 | $18,001 |
| 2019 | $18,060 | $18,060 | $18,444 |
| 2020 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $16,548 |
| 2021 | $18,570 | $18,570 | $15,664 |
| 2022 | $19,450 | $19,450 | $10,748 |
| 2023 | $20,330 | $20,330 | $15,875 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83.42% Acceptance Rate
1,014 Total Applicants
597 Students Admitted
128 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.44% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 980
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Williams Baptist University reported total enrollment of about 478 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.1%), Black or African American (9.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (8.8%). About 54.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Williams Baptist University in 2024 is 478 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 509 students. Graduate enrollment is about 22 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 74.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.95% 100% Completion Time
25.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.95% of students graduating from Williams Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 81% male / 19% female
- Psychology, General: 29% male / 71% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Williams Baptist University.
Return on Investment
$21,820 Median Student Debt
$38,484 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
511.05% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Williams Baptist University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31 completions
2. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 16 completions
3. Psychology, General: 14 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 14 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 12 completions
6. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 11 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 9 completions
8. Bible/Biblical Studies: 7 completions
9. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Williams Baptist University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Williams Baptist University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Williams Baptist University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,570
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,360
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Williams Baptist University is a private non-profit institution located in Walnut Ridge, AR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 478 students. Student body composition includes White (74.1%), Black or African American (9.8%), Non-Resident Alien (8.8%). The admission rate is 83.42%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 980. The 150%-time completion rate is 25.64%. Approximately 54.38% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.64% graduation rate at Williams Baptist University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Williams Baptist University located?
Williams Baptist University is located in Walnut Ridge, AR.
What is Williams Baptist University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Williams Baptist University is 83.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,014 applicants and 597 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Williams Baptist University cost?
Reported tuition is $21,070 and average net price is $15,745 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,340 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Williams Baptist University?
Williams Baptist University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 509 students, White (74.1%), Black or African American (9.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Williams Baptist University?
About 32.4% of students at Williams Baptist University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Williams Baptist University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Williams Baptist University reports midpoint SAT about 980 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Williams Baptist University earn?
Median earnings are $38,067 six years after entry and $38,484 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Williams Baptist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Williams Baptist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,820.
Is Williams Baptist University public or private?
Williams Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Walnut Ridge, AR.
Is Williams Baptist University an HBCU?
No. Williams Baptist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Williams Baptist University a tribal college?
No. Williams Baptist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.