CBC Admission Requirements
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CBC Admission Overview
CBC admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year CBC admitted 63.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 883-1121 / ACT 17-23. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
CBC requires the SAT or ACT.
CBC Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Central Baptist College
Acceptance Rate
The CBC acceptance rate is 63.5%. Last year, 165 of 260 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Arkansas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into CBC and can you get accepted?
CBC is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Of those admitted, 66% enrolled. That suggests CBC is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
CBC GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.15*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
B+Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.15*
Average GPA
CBC has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.15 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.
*3.15 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
CBC SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
883-1121Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 473
- Math 410
- Composite 883
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 553
- Math 568
- Composite 1121
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at CBC typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 883–1121) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. CBC ranks #11 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 883 to 1121
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
CBC ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
69%25th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 22
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at CBC typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. CBC places #12 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Central Baptist College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 15, 2027Days left to Apply
349Applicants have 349 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Central Baptist College is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
CBC is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 63.5% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106713.
GPA calculator: Central Baptist College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026