Williams Baptist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	475
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	21%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, Williams Baptist University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Williams Baptist University 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Williams Baptist University is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Arkansas is 16-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Williams Baptist University is reported to be 32%, 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 Williams Baptist University is 21% , 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 Williams Baptist University do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,570

Cost of attendance at Williams Baptist University 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

$18,570

Cost of attendance at Williams Baptist University 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, 100 of freshman students at Williams Baptist University received on average $16,284 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.

$16,284

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	114	52%	$4,489	$511,800
Other Federal Grant	114	52%	$6,322	$720,708
State Grant/Scholarships	99	45%	$1,516	$150,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	220	100%	$12,325	$2,711,594
Total Grant & Scholarships	220	100%	$16,284	$3,582,402

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Williams Baptist University 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 Williams Baptist University students is 31.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.8%.

31.8%

African American 25.0% 2 students
white 35.2% 37 students

Sport Conferences

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

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Williams Baptist University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Williams Baptist University 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

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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