More selective than 12% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 91% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Williams Baptist University 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.
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Williams Baptist University 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, Williams Baptist University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 16 | 21 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Williams Baptist University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | — | — | 16–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 460–540 | 460–518 | 16–22 | 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 Williams Baptist University compared with other Arkansas colleges?
Williams Baptist University has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | University of Arkansas | 74% | 71% | $18,209 |
| 11 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 75% | 49% | $14,027 |
| 12 | John Brown University | 76% | 72% | $20,397 |
| 13 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 80% | 38% | $10,574 |
| 14 | Henderson State University | 82% | 37% | $23,405 |
| 15 | Arkansas State University | 82% | 55% | $12,366 |
| 16 | Williams Baptist University | 83% | 26% | $15,745 |
| 17 | University of Central Arkansas | 89% | 54% | $16,511 |
| 18 | Arkansas Tech University | 96% | 49% | $12,970 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Williams Baptist University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Williams Baptist University admissions questions
What is the Williams Baptist University acceptance rate?
Williams Baptist University accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 597 of 1,014 applicants were admitted.
Does Williams Baptist University require the SAT or ACT?
Williams Baptist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 91% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Williams Baptist University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (128 of 597).
Is Williams Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Williams Baptist University accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% 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 Williams Baptist University overview