CBC Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at CBC is 46.4%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into CBC and can you get accepted?

CBC is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 140 out of the 302 who applied were admitted.

Central Baptist College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.15. Of those applicants who were admitted, 74% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into CBC?

46% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Central Baptist College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.15 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1040 on the SAT
• Score 19 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Central Baptist College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into CBC are to have around a 3.15 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to CBC will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at CBC is 3.15 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #16 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.15 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Central Baptist College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at CBC is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 925-1145. Students who get into Central Baptist College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  CBC ranks #11 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. CBC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 925 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 925, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 810, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 9 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1035, you have around a 46% chance of being admitted. A 1145 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 62% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into CBC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to CBC is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 22.  The school ranks #13 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 76 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Central Baptist College.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into CBC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 46% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 65% with a 22 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Central Baptist College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Central Baptist College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because CBC is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.15 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1040 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1145 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 19 on the ACT places you in a strong position.