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Central Baptist College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 192
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Conway, Arkansas, Central Baptist College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Central Baptist College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Central Baptist College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Central Baptist College is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Central Baptist College is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Central Baptist College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

61.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,400

Cost of attendance at Central Baptist College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,400

Cost of attendance at Central Baptist College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Central Baptist College received on average $9,764 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,764
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 39% $5,065 $238,067
Other Federal Grant 47 39% $5,459 $256,567
State Grant/Scholarships 44 36% $1,085 $47,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 97 80% $6,627 $642,810
Total Grant & Scholarships 97 80% $9,764 $947,127

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Baptist College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Baptist College students is 38.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.5%.

38.9%

  • African American 18.8% 3 students
  • white 41.0% 34 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball American Midwest Conference
  • Basketball American Midwest Conference
  • Track and Cross Country American Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Central Baptist College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Central Baptist College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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