Williams Baptist University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Williams Baptist University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Williams Baptist University was the same for Arkansas and out-of-state students: $19,600. Required fees added $1,470. Tuition and fees are only part of the annual cost for a student who lives and eats on campus.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $19,600.
• Required undergraduate fees: $1,470.
• Typical annual room and board charges: $9,990.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,140.

Adding those reported 2024-25 items produces an illustrative $32,200. It is not a personalized bill or a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and a student's actual housing and course choices can change the total. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $785 per credit hour.

Financial aid can reduce the published price, but awards differ. In 2024-25 reporting, all students in the measured aid group received some form of financial aid, while 47% had student loans; aid is not necessarily grant aid. The reported average grant award for undergraduate recipients was $17,433. For students from families earning $0-$48,000, the reported average net price was $19,044. Net price is an average after applicable grants and scholarships, not an offer to a particular applicant.

Eligible students may combine federal and state aid with institutional scholarships and, if needed, federal loans. Filing the FAFSA and reviewing WBU's scholarship requirements are practical first steps. Compare an individualized aid offer with the full annual budget, distinguishing grants from money that must be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Williams Baptist University?

Williams Baptist University reports career-planning support that includes individual and group counseling for undergraduates, résumé preparation, career-interest testing, and job fairs. These services can help students explore occupations and prepare applications, but they are not employment guarantees.

Students seeking paid work should distinguish Federal Work-Study from other campus jobs. Work-Study is need-based federal aid for eligible students; it generally provides wages for hours worked rather than an upfront reduction in tuition. A regular part-time job may have different eligibility and hiring rules. Applicants should ask the financial aid office whether Work-Study appears in their award and how to apply for available positions.

WBU does not require an internship of every student. A particular major may nonetheless include fieldwork, clinical practice, or another supervised experience. Students hoping to use a job for academic credit should obtain approval from the relevant department before assuming the position will count toward a degree.