More selective than 71% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 76% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CBC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
CBC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, CBC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 473 | 553 |
| SAT math | 410 | 568 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 883 | 1121 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
CBC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 63% | 473–553 | 410–568 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 46% | 435–570 | 490–575 | 17–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CBC compared with other Arkansas colleges?
CBC has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hendrix College | 56% | 72% | $24,149 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 59% | 42% | $17,248 |
| 4 | University of the Ozarks | 60% | 51% | $17,360 |
| 5 | Lyon College | 63% | 47% | $19,616 |
| 6 | Central Baptist College | 63% | 34% | $12,287 |
| 7 | Ouachita Baptist University | 68% | 61% | $22,409 |
| 8 | Harding University | 71% | 69% | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas | 74% | 71% | $18,209 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at CBC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CBC admissions questions
What is the CBC acceptance rate?
Central Baptist College accepts 63% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 140 of 302 applicants were admitted.
Does CBC require the SAT or ACT?
Central Baptist College requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 76% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for CBC?
The middle 50% of Central Baptist College enrolled first-year students scored 883–1121 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at CBC?
74% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (104 of 140).
Is CBC getting harder to get into?
Central Baptist College accepted 63% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 46% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Central Baptist College overview