Williams Baptist University Admission Requirements

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Williams Baptist University Admission Overview

Williams Baptist University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Williams Baptist University admitted 83.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.2 GPA (B+) and SAT 920-1058 / ACT 16-22. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Williams Baptist University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83.4%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Williams Baptist University

Acceptance Rate

The Williams Baptist University acceptance rate is 83.4%. Last year, 508 of 609 applicants were admitted. That is the 15th lowest acceptance rate in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

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

Williams Baptist University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Williams Baptist University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Williams Baptist University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.2

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.2

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Williams Baptist University typically have around a 3.2 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades.

The school ranks #15 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Williams Baptist University Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Williams Baptist University requires freshman applicants to send official ACT, SAT, or CLT scores. Unconditional admission uses an ACT superscore of at least 20, an SAT of at least 1030, or a CLT of at least 66 and a high school GPA of at least 2.6. Conditional admission uses an ACT superscore of at least 17, an SAT of at least 920, or a CLT of at least 57 and a GPA of at least 2.25. Applicants below both the test and GPA floors are denied and may reapply after retaking the exam or raising the GPA.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://williamsbu.edu/admission-requirements/

Williams Baptist University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

920-1058

Freshmen who sent SAT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 460
  • Math 460
  • Composite 920
SAT 25th percentile scores for Williams Baptist University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 518
  • Composite 1058
SAT 75th percentile scores for Williams Baptist University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Williams Baptist University typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 920–1058) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. Williams Baptist University ranks #14 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 920 to 1058

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SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 990 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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Williams Baptist University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1058+ Above 75th >90%
990 to 1058 Avg + 83%-90%
920 to 990 Avg - 72%-83%
Below 920 Below mid-50 <72%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Williams Baptist University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

95%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 15
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for Williams Baptist University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 21
  • Composite 22
ACT 75th percentile scores for Williams Baptist University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Williams Baptist University typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Williams Baptist University places #14 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Williams Baptist University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
22+ Above 75th >90%
19 to 22 Avg + 83%-90%
16 to 19 Avg - 72%-83%
Below 16 Below mid-50 <72%

How to read these figures

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Williams Baptist University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 396 213 609
Accepted 337 171 508
Acceptance Rate 85% 80% 83%
Enrolled 90 57 147
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 33% 29%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Williams Baptist University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
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

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Williams Baptist University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Williams Baptist University is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 83.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.2 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107877.

GPA calculator: Williams Baptist University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026