Williams Baptist University

www.wbcoll.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,980

5.15% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$14,488

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.2%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

59.3%

951 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

584

94% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

45%

49 Graduates

About

Williams Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Lawrence County, AR. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Williams Baptist University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (13 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (9 degrees), and General Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2022, 84 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Williams Baptist University. 52.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 5.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Williams Baptist University is $17,980, which is $−10,350 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Williams Baptist University was 2.2%, corresponding to 4 out of the 182 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Williams Baptist University is $17,980, which is $10,350 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,488.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Williams Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,980

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Williams Baptist University was $17,980. The cost of tuition at Williams Baptist University is $−10,350 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Williams Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,488

2022 Value

0.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Williams Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,488. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Williams Baptist University grew by 0.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Williams Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,200

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Williams Baptist University was of $8,200 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.985% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Williams Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Williams Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 3% with respect to 2021, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Williams Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.2%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Williams Baptist University was 2.2%, which represents 4 out of the 182 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Williams Baptist University received 951 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 19.5% annual growth. Out of those 951 applicants, 564 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.3% acceptance rate.

There were 584 students enrolled at Williams Baptist University in 2022. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Williams Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

564

Accepted Out of 951

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Williams Baptist University was 59.3% (564 admissions from 951 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 64.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 19.5%, while admissions declined by 25.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Williams Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Williams Baptist University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Williams Baptist University had a total enrollment of 584 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Williams Baptist University is 549 students and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Williams Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Williams Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.8% White, 7.36% Black or African American, 2.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.71% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.171% Asian.

Students enrolled at Williams Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Black or African American Male (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Williams Baptist University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 584 students. The full-time enrollment at Williams Baptist University is 549 and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Williams Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Williams Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Williams Baptist University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Williams Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Williams Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
460 enrolled students
Black or African American
43 enrolled students
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Williams Baptist University is 78.8% White, 7.36% Black or African American, 2.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.71% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.171% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 4 more women than men received degrees from Williams Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Williams Baptist University is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Williams Baptist University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (13 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (9 degrees) and General Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Williams Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), and Education (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williams Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,666,118 people), Secondary school teachers (481,556 people), Education administrators (305,843 people), Other managers (226,708 people), and Special education teachers (208,437 people).

The most specialized majors at Williams Baptist University in 2022 are Theology (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), Education (23 degrees), Psychology (8 degrees), and Protective Services (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williams Baptist University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Williams Baptist University are Theology (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), Education (23 degrees), Psychology (8 degrees), and Protective Services (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williams Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,061,184 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (422,470 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (407,745 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (342,033 people), and Outpatient care centers (232,433 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Williams Baptist University.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
13 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
9 degrees awarded
General Psychology
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Williams Baptist University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Williams Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Williams Baptist University, which is 0.909 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Williams Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Williams Baptist University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.33 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Williams Baptist University in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 4 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 29% of students graduating from Williams Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Williams Baptist University is Female and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Williams Baptist University is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
39 degrees awarded
White Male
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Williams Baptist University is white female (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (24 degrees).

Operations

Williams Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.3M (−10.1%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Williams Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 12.7M. Williams Baptist University employs 16 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors and 3 Instructors. Most academics at Williams Baptist University are Male Assistant professor (8), Female Assistant professor (8), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Williams Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 17 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 15 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Endowment

$12.9M

2022 Endowment

9.62%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Williams Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.81M

2022 Salaries

4.26%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Williams Baptist University paid a median of $4.81M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($12.7M) and a 4.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.09% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 18.2% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Williams Baptist University paid a total of $1.44M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Williams Baptist University were Assistant professor with 16 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Williams Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Williams Baptist University was Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Williams Baptist University.

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