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Williams Baptist University

#1357 in US ranking Walnut Ridge, AR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,550
Tuition & fees
$20,430
Avg. aid
$17,433
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
Avg. SAT
973
ACT range
16–21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
26%
Median salary
$37,476
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Williams Baptist University?

Reported Williams Baptist University campus events include Williams Idol, Freshman Follies, and Harvest Fest. Together, they illustrate the role of student performances and seasonal gatherings in campus programming.

Williams Idol centers on student talent, while Freshman Follies gives new students a performance-oriented activity. Harvest Fest is a fall gathering. Event formats and dates can vary, so the current student-activities calendar is the best guide to participation. These events may be particularly useful to new students looking for ways to meet classmates outside courses and residence halls.

What are the student housing and dining options at Williams Baptist University?

Williams Baptist University provides college-operated undergraduate housing, and a majority of its students were reported to live on campus. Housing availability should not be confused with a guaranteed assignment or with a requirement that every first-year student live in a residence hall.

Students considering campus housing should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, residence-hall policies, and assignment timeline before paying a deposit. The reported annual room-and-board charge combines housing and dining for cost comparison; an individual bill can vary with the room and meal arrangement selected. Residents should also confirm current internet access, dining hours, and meal-plan terms rather than assume that every residence or plan offers the same features. Students planning to live off campus should budget separately for rent, food, transportation, and utilities.

Williams Baptist University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Williams Baptist University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
65%
Campus size
180 acres

Williams Baptist University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Williams Baptist University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Felix Goodson Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Williams Baptist University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Williams Baptist University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.