Central Baptist College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Central Baptist College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Central Baptist College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Conway, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 564, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The college offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,200.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile841-1083
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
564
Students enrolled
39%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
62%
Unknown
5%
Black
15%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
11
Total Online Enrollment
219
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.39% online, 61% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
67% On-campus
33% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's27% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
38%
State Grant Aid
35%
Institution Grant Aid
91%
Pell Grant
40%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Wrestling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | History. | |||
| 8 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Theology And Religious Vocations. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.