Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 593
Graduate Enrollment: 25
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 64.1%
Male/Female: 57% / 43% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.7% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 34.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.4%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 3.4%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 7.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 3.4%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 7.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $31,252
In-State tuition: $18,570Out-of-State tuition: $18,570
Estimated books and supplies: $1,250 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,550 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,020 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,850 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,020 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,041 (2017)
Median Family Income: $43,632 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 50.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,820 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $231 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,242 |
| $30k-48k | $14,631 |
| $48k-75k | $15,461 |
| $75k-110k | $17,607 |
| $110k+ | $16,966 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 32%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,820 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 58.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 60.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,757 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $35,952 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | $32,432 ($2,703) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 17 | $18,933 | $193 | $30,601 ($2,550) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $48,744Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,190,757 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $14,246,058 (2022)