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Your chances of getting into Williams Baptist College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

59.3%
Admission Difficulty for Williams Baptist College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Williams Baptist College is 59.3%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Williams Baptist College and can you get accepted?

Williams Baptist College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 564 out of the 951 who applied were admitted.

Williams Baptist College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Williams Baptist College?

59% 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.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT

Williams Baptist College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.2

Typical High School Grades 

B

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Williams Baptist College are to have around a 3.2 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Williams Baptist College accepts 59% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Williams Baptist College is 3.2 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 #15 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Williams Baptist College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Williams Baptist College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Williams Baptist College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 90% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

960-1170

Applicants Submitting SAT 

5%
SAT Scores for Williams Baptist College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 415
Math 25th Percentile 545
Composite 25th Percentile 960
SAT Scores for Williams Baptist College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 555
Math 75th Percentile 615
Composite 75th Percentile 1170
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Williams Baptist College is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 960-1170. Students who get into Williams Baptist College score in the top 68 percent of all SAT test takers..  Williams Baptist College ranks #10 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Williams Baptist College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 960, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Williams Baptist College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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 1065, you have around a 59% chance of being admitted. A 1170 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 73% chance of getting in.

Williams Baptist College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >73%
1065 to 1170 Avg + 59%-73%
960 to 1065 Avg - 43%-59%
855 to 960 Reach 29%-43%
Less than 855 Low <29%
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Williams Baptist College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

90%
ACT Scores for Williams Baptist College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Williams Baptist College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Williams Baptist College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Williams Baptist College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #11 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Williams Baptist College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Williams Baptist College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Williams Baptist College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 59% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 73% with a 24 ACT score.

Williams Baptist College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >73%
21 to 24 Avg + 59%-73%
18 to 21 Avg - 43%-59%
15 to 18 Reach 29%-43%
Less than 15 Low <29%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Williams Baptist College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 563 388 951
Accepted 345 219 564
Acceptance Rate 61% 56% 59%
Enrolled 86 58 144
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 26% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Williams Baptist College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Williams Baptist College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Williams Baptist College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Williams Baptist College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.2 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1070 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1170 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 21 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107877 IPEDS survey data for Williams Baptist College.

Last updated February 24, 2024