Williams Baptist University: Review & Facts

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Williams Baptist University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 585 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1941 and is the only institution located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

Williams Baptist University is affiliated with Southern Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Williams Baptist University will give you the option to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
20
Williams Baptist University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 20 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, General Studies, Business, Management, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Williams Baptist University is low at 58% (below Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at Williams Baptist University is low: 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at Williams Baptist University is decent -- 16:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, around $18,000 annually. The additional fees at Williams Baptist University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,500, which makes it a total of $19,500 per year.

Read the details about Williams Baptist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
59%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 951 applications were submitted and 564 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Williams Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,100
Low
Williams Baptist University provides study abroad programs.

Williams Baptist University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: approximately $3,100 a year.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Army ROTC programs are available at Williams Baptist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Williams Baptist University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Williams Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Williams Baptist University
60 W Fulbright Avenue
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
72476, USA
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