Williams Baptist University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Williams Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas with approximately 478 undergraduate students enrolled. Williams Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,745 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $36,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Williams Baptist University is a private university in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States. The university is owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the $15,875 average net price and relatively low median debt of $9,500 are genuinely appealing for budget-conscious families, but a 36% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant portion of students who start here don't finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, faith-centered Baptist community and have a clear plan for staying on track, but those retention figures deserve a serious conversation before committing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (478 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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