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Williams Baptist College is in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. 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 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 615 students study at the school (in 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (870) 759-4120
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 759-4112
http://www.wbcoll.edu
Williams Baptist College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 51 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, history teaching, English teaching, music teaching, art education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | bible studies, religious education, religious music |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Williams Baptist College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 131 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2005, Williams Baptist College had a total enrollment of 615 students (540 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 85% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Williams Baptist College offers campus housing for 377 of its 540 (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 | 479 | 310 | 65% | 130 | 42% |
| Men | 198 | 124 | 63% | 54 | 44% |
| Women | 281 | 186 | 66% | 76 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (870) 759-4120
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,250 |
| Room and board | $ 4,200 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Williams Baptist College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (870) 759-4112
Williams Baptist College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $46,250 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $35,229 | 10 | $37,587 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $39,077 | 14 | $37,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51 | 37 | 88 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 24 | 39 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
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
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religious Education
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 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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