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Williams Baptist University

Christian college

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Arkansas Baptist State Convention · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $15,745 a year

Median debt at graduation: $21,820 (all students)

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Williams Baptist University is a Christian university in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Chapel meets weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Manley Chapel, students must attend eleven chapels each semester, and a monthly PM worship gathering is held. Campus Ministries runs two mission trips a year, and the college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “The vision of Campus Ministries is to influence students to grow closer to Jesus, connect deeper in the biblical community, and serve Him selflessly.”

    Source: williamsbu.edu

  • “We want our students to serve in the local church, but we also want them to serve others around the world.”

    Source: williamsbu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students are required to attend eleven chapels per semester.

Source: eadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io
What's a normal week?

Students, faculty and staff meet weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for chapel.

Source: williamsbu.edu
Where do I find community?

Connect groups are small groups that meet to read the Bible, talk and pray together.

Source: williamsbu.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Campus Ministries takes two mission trips each year and partners with Nehemiah Teams in the summer.

Source: williamsbu.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
39 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.26%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 980 · ACT 18.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,360

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

DWorship and chapel: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

46 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is held once a week, on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Manley Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students, faculty and staff meet weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for our chapel services.”
      Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Eleven chapels are required each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are required to attend eleven (11) chapels per semester.”
      Students are required to attend eleven chapels each semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (PM is a once-monthly worship gathering.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “PM is a once monthly corporate worship gathering for WBU students”
      PM is a corporate worship gathering held once a month.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer appears within Connect groups and in a missions prayer commitment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Connect groups are small groups that meet to grow deeper in their faith. These sessions include Bible reading and discussion and time to share prayer needs and pray for one another.”
      Connect groups include time to share prayer needs and pray together.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (Named as Director of Campus Ministries. No page calls the role chaplain or pastor; it is recorded at the lower level.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the WBU Faculty & Staff | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “West, Jordan Director of Campus Ministries”
      Jordan West is the Director of Campus Ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We meet each week in Manley Chapel.”
      Weekly chapel meets in Manley Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

80 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students1 course (The bachelor's general education Biblical World section requires The Biblical Story for all students. This is the only Bible course required of every bachelor's student; it counts as one. The Christian Ministries major adds more Bible courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Biblical World (6 hrs.)”
      The bachelor's general education requirements include a Biblical World section of six hours.
      “RL 1143 The Biblical Story”
      The Biblical Story (RL 1143) is a Bible course in the catalog; its description is a narrative study of the Bible.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (The one required Bible course is a narrative study of the Bible's historical background and literature. This is recorded as required with that limit.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RL 1143 The Biblical Story”
      The Biblical Story (RL 1143) is a Bible course in the catalog; its description is a narrative study of the Bible.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (The Christian Worldview (RL 1133) is required of all bachelor's students in the general education Biblical World section, and its description is of the Christian worldview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RL 1133 The Christian Worldview”
      The Christian Worldview is a course in the catalog (RL 1133).
      “This course introduces students to the concept and constituent elements of a worldview and articulates the nature of the Christian worldview as informed by Scripture and the”
      The Christian Worldview course introduces the Christian worldview as informed by Scripture.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated in the 2026-27 catalog and the mission page's academic goals.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A Christian liberal arts university has dual responsibilities in faith and learning.”
      The catalog states that the university has dual responsibilities in faith and learning.
    2. Mission, Vision & Values | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/mission-vision-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “To produce students who demonstrate an understanding of the Judeo-Christian heritage and Christian worldview.”
      An institutional academic goal is understanding of the Judeo-Christian heritage and Christian worldview.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries: Biblical-Theological Studies seeks to prepare students for seminary and”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (The mission page publishes Our Doctrinal Statement, which begins with the Trinity and the authority of the Bible.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Vision & Values | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/mission-vision-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WE BELIEVE that the Bible is the Word of God without any error, the sole authority for life;”
      The published Doctrinal Statement affirms the Bible as the Word of God.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

55 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two ministry leaders are named in the directory: the Director of Campus Ministries and a Vice President for Kingdom Engagement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the WBU Faculty & Staff | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “West, Jordan Director of Campus Ministries”
      Jordan West is the Director of Campus Ministries.
      “Cooper, Brett Vice President for Kingdom Engagement & Creative Services; Director, Ministry Training Institute”
      Brett Cooper is Vice President for Kingdom Engagement and Director of the Ministry Training Institute.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Retreats are named among Campus Ministries events with no count given.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Living Room Events are fun events like retreats, cookouts, and Flight Night”
      Living Room Events include retreats, cookouts and Flight Night.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Numerous events, retreats, small group Bible studies, and mission opportunities are provided.”
      Campus Ministries provides retreats, small group Bible studies and mission opportunities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Connect groups are small groups that meet to grow deeper in their faith. These sessions include Bible reading and discussion and time to share prayer needs and pray for one another.”
      Connect groups include time to share prayer needs and pray together.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian athletic group”
      The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is listed among student organizations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Campus Ministries office states a vision to help students grow closer to Jesus and serve Him selflessly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The vision of Campus Ministries is to influence students to grow closer to Jesus, connect deeper in the biblical community, and serve Him selflessly.”
      The Campus Ministries vision is to help students grow closer to Jesus and serve Him selflessly.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

81 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (A staffed missions and service program sits within Campus Ministries and is run from its office.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “For more information visit the Campus Ministries office in the Mabee Student Center.”
      The Campus Ministries office is in the Mabee Student Center.
      “We want our students to serve in the local church, but we also want them to serve others around the world.”
      Campus Ministries wants students to serve locally and around the world.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Two mission trips a year are offered (rubric label Many each year). Two trips a year is recorded as 'some'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We facilitate this by taking two mission trips each year.”
      Campus Ministries takes two mission trips each year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (One named partnership with Nehemiah Teams.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “One of our favorite partnerships in the summer is with Nehemiah Teams.”
      Campus Ministries has a summer partnership with Nehemiah Teams for missions projects.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (An international trip each year, a longer international trip every other year, summer projects with Nehemiah Teams in Southeast Asia, and a prayer commitment for two people groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WBU Campus Ministries has adopted the people groups of the Khmer and Vietnamese in Cambodia.”
      Campus Ministries has adopted two people groups in Cambodia for prayer.
      “One of our favorite partnerships in the summer is with Nehemiah Teams.”
      Campus Ministries has a summer partnership with Nehemiah Teams for missions projects.
      “We facilitate this by taking two mission trips each year.”
      Campus Ministries takes two mission trips each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We want our students to serve in the local church, but we also want them to serve others around the world.”
      Campus Ministries wants students to serve locally and around the world.
      “The vision of Campus Ministries is to influence students to grow closer to Jesus, connect deeper in the biblical community, and serve Him selflessly.”
      The Campus Ministries vision is to help students grow closer to Jesus and serve Him selflessly.

Strengths

  • Chapel is required: students must attend eleven chapels each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are required to attend eleven (11) chapels per semester.”
      Students are required to attend eleven chapels each semester.
  • Campus Ministries takes two mission trips each year and has a summer partnership with Nehemiah Teams.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We facilitate this by taking two mission trips each year.”
      Campus Ministries takes two mission trips each year.
      “One of our favorite partnerships in the summer is with Nehemiah Teams.”
      Campus Ministries has a summer partnership with Nehemiah Teams for missions projects.
  • The Christian Worldview course is required of all bachelor's students.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RL 1133 The Christian Worldview”
      The Christian Worldview is a course in the catalog (RL 1133).
      “This course introduces students to the concept and constituent elements of a worldview and articulates the nature of the Christian worldview as informed by Scripture and the”
      The Christian Worldview course introduces the Christian worldview as informed by Scripture.
  • A Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries: Biblical-Theological Studies seeks to prepare students for seminary and”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries is offered.

Concerns

  • The general education requirement names one required Bible course for all bachelor's students; many Christian colleges require two or three.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Williams Baptist Universityeadn-wc02-10096411.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Undergraduate-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RL 1143 The Biblical Story”
      The Biblical Story (RL 1143) is a Bible course in the catalog; its description is a narrative study of the Bible.
  • The directory names a Director of Campus Ministries; no campus pastor or chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the WBU Faculty & Staff | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “West, Jordan Director of Campus Ministries”
      Jordan West is the Director of Campus Ministries.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries

  • Address: 56 McClellan Drive, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Manley Chapel (weekly chapel), Campus Ministries office in the Mabee Student Center

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Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Students, faculty and staff meet weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for our chapel services.”
    Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
    “The vision of Campus Ministries is to influence students to grow closer to Jesus, connect deeper in the biblical community, and serve Him selflessly.”
    The Campus Ministries vision is to help students grow closer to Jesus and serve Him selflessly.

Christian clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 1

  • Mission tripsOff campus
    Two mission trips each year, a domestic spring break trip and an international trip in early summer; a longer international trip every other year.
    williamsbu.edu

Worship and prayer 2

  • Weekly chapelOn campus
    Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.
    Weekly chapel in Manley Chapel for the whole campus community, to worship and focus on Christ.
    williamsbu.edu, williamsbu.edu
  • PM worship gatheringOn campus
    Once a month; dates are announced each semester
    Once-monthly worship gathering with songs and a message in Manley Chapel.
    williamsbu.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Connect groups
    Small groups that meet to grow deeper in faith, with Bible reading, discussion and prayer.
    williamsbu.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Social life 1

  • Living Room Events
    Events such as retreats, cookouts and Flight Night where students connect with one another.
    williamsbu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday11:00 AMManley Chapel · Weekly chapel for students, faculty and staff, per the Campus Ministries page.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministries | Williams Baptist Universitywilliamsbu.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Students, faculty and staff meet weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. for our chapel services.”
    Chapel is held weekly on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$10,733
$30,001–$48,000$19,044
$48,001–$75,000$15,655
$75,001–$110,000$15,195
Over $110,000$24,028

Full cost of attendance before aid: $33,597 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
491
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 50% · Women 50%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
32%
Total students514
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,745
Cost of attendance (per year)$33,597
Median federal debt at graduation$21,820
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
26%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
43%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
37%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
62%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$38,484
Admission rate83%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $671 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants54%
Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 16–21
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT980
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite16–21
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 43 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Liberal arts$47,575
Business administration$46,062

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Bible/Biblical Studies, Biology, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, English, Finance, Fine arts, History, Information technology, Kinesiology and exercise science, Music, Other business, management, marketing, and related support services, Psychology, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Secondary education, Teacher education, Theology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Liberal arts and general studies22%
Business18%
Education17%
Parks, recreation and fitness12%
Psychology11%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates1%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older3%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,340
SportsNAIA · American Midwest Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member14 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$26,450IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 98% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceFrederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)About 92 miles away · about 2 hours 10 minutes by car
Town population5,434Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreMemphisAbout 89 miles away · about 2 hours 5 minutes by car
Typical weather36°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Pocahontas 1, AR, about 10 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Williams Baptist University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miCampus Ministries: 0.2 miWilliams Baptist University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

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Questions families ask

Is Williams Baptist University a Christian college?
Yes. Williams Baptist University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
What is Williams Baptist University’s Compass Score?
59 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Williams Baptist University?
Chapel is listed at Manley Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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