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Williams Baptist University
Williams Baptist University says yes to 83.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $38,484 median earnings.
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Williams Baptist University anchors the college town of Walnut Ridge, AR, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
54.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 478 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 920 and 1058 — below the AR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Williams Baptist University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Williams Baptist University received 1,014 applications and admitted 597 (58.9%), with 128 enrolling.
Williams Baptist University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 920–1058 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Williams Baptist University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 485 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 485 | 518 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Williams Baptist University compares
| Williams Baptist University | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.4% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,070 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $38,484 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
At $38,484, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($44,308). Look at Williams Baptist University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $21,070 regardless of where you're from. At Williams Baptist University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 478 — Williams Baptist University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Williams Baptist University students — 25.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Williams Baptist University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 920–1058 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Williams Baptist University's acceptance rate?
58.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 597 admitted from 1,014 applicants.
How much does Williams Baptist University cost?
At Williams Baptist University, published tuition is $21,070 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Williams Baptist University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Williams Baptist University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $38,484 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus — 75.3% admitted
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith — 80.5% admitted
- Ouachita Baptist University — 67.5% admitted
- John Brown University — 76.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.