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 requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Williams Baptist University 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.
Very Low
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 The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.2Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.2
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 The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
920-1058Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 460
- Math 460
- Composite 920
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 518
- Composite 1058
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Williams Baptist University 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.
16-22Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
95%25th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 15
- Composite 16
75th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 21
- Composite 22
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
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.
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 Williams Baptist University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
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
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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GPA calculator: Williams Baptist University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026