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Williams Baptist College is in Walnut Ridge, AR. Walnut Ridge is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is classified as a Southern Baptist college. Williams Baptist College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Williams Baptist College include science, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The most successful professors at Williams Baptist College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 619 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Williams Baptist College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Williams Baptist College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in American Midwest Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Williams Baptist College attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Williams Baptist College
60 W Fulbright Avenue
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
General Phone: (870) 886-6741
http://www.wbcoll.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, history teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | bible studies, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies, English |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Business And Management | 9 | business management, finance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Williams Baptist College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 115 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Williams Baptist College had a total enrollment of 619 students (497 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
Williams Baptist College offers campus housing for 375 of its 497 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 515 | 319 | 62% | 149 | 47% |
| Men | 231 | 148 | 64% | 73 | 49% |
| Women | 284 | 171 | 60% | 76 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,950 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 980 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,350 |
Financial Aid:
Williams Baptist College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110600)
Williams Baptist College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $49,180 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $40,857 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $39,467 | 7 | $38,710 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $42,356 | 9 | $40,436 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 33 | 86 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 22 | 36 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Williams Baptist College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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