Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, AR · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, Williams Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 478 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,484 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 30.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $21,820, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.76x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,745 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Teacher Education, and Sports & Fitness.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,484
Graduation Rate
30.5%
Median Debt
$21,820
Average Net Price
$15,745
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.61x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.76x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
478
Admission Rate
83.4%
Average SAT
980
Retention Rate
70.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$21,070
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,070
Pell Grant Rate
54.4%
Federal Loan Rate
46.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,733
Income $30K–$48K
$19,044
Income $48K–$75K
$15,655
Income $110K+
$24,028
Student Demographics
Women
43.5%
White
74.1%
Black
9.8%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
1.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
61.7%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (17)
Bachelor (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,575 | 19 |
| Biology | Not reported | 15 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Finance | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | $46,062 | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Religious Music and Worship | Not reported | 3 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Not reported | 3 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 12 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
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