Overview
Enrollment
Central Baptist College occupies a compact suburban campus in Conway, Arkansas, located approximately 30 miles north of Little Rock. Founded in 1952 by the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas, CBC operates as a private Christian liberal arts institution affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association. The college offers bachelor's degrees across fields including business, education, behavioral science, and ministry studies, with a particular focus on Christian-centered education and biblical studies. Students reside in gender-specific residence halls on the main campus, which features traditional brick buildings arranged around a central quad. The college competes in the NAIA Division I athletics as the Mustangs, participating primarily in the American Midwest Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
CBC is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 925/1145 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,704 |
| Other Fees | $1,530 |
| Room and Board | $8,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,838 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,722 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 22% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 18% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9% |
| Human Services | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106713 IPEDS survey data for Central Baptist College.
Current students may use the Central Baptist College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025