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Central Baptist College Campus Tours & Visits — Conway, AR

Known for business — close-knit campus

Central Baptist College is a private institution in Conway with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1022, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 477 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,789 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,664.

Established

1952

Mascot

Mustang

Type

Private college

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division I

46%

Acceptance

1022

SAT Avg

477

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

35%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$46,789

Earnings 10yr

$16,664

Avg Net Price

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1022

Reading & WritingMid: 519

435570

MathMid: 501

490575

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1722

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,680

Room & Board$8,500

Books & Supplies$1,704

Total Cost of Attendance$27,468

Average Net Price$16,664

Median Debt at Graduation$22,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,632

$30–48K$13,536

$48–75K$15,427

$75–110K$21,054

$110K+$19,991

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,876

Programs (28)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.3%

Freshman Retention59.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,681

10 Years$46,789

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

59%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

477

Gender Split

44% / 56%

Women / Men

First Generation

35%

Pell Grant Recipients

42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%

Black 17%

Hispanic 10%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 8%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from AR state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K

274 mi(475 min)

Dallaspop. 1.3M

296 mi(513 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

301 mi(522 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEMMemphis140 mi

STLSt Louis278 mi

OKCOklahoma City292 mi

Distance to Cities

St. Louis, MO274 mi

~7h 55m drive

Dallas, TX296 mi

~8h 33m drive

Kansas City, MO301 mi

~8h 42m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Cost & Financial Aid

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Net Price by Family Income

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Programs (28)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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