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Williams Baptist College, also known as WBC, was established in 1941 as Southern Baptist College, but was renamed as Williams Baptist College in 1991. The college was named in honor of its founder, Dr. H. E. Williams. It is a private, co-educational, four-year college. WBC offers bachelor’s degree programs in various areas of study such as studio art, biblical linguistic/theological studies, biology, business administration, family psychology, mathematics, and liberal arts. The college also offers pre-professional programs.
Williams Baptist College has an active student life with over 20 clubs and organization in the campus. Some of them include Student Ministries, Academic Societies, and Service Organization. The WBC athletes are nicknamed as the Williams Eagles, and they take part in sports such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and softball.
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Campus Location60 W Fulbright Avenue Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 USA Main Tel: (870) 886-6741 Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Williams Baptist College HighlightsWhere Williams Baptist College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, science, and therapy and counseling.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 115 | 15 | | Associate | 4 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Williams Baptist College was 619 in 2007-2008 (497 full-time equivalent). About 49% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 51% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 10,950 | | Room | $ 2,600 | | Board | $ 2,400 | | Books and supplies | $ 980 | | Other | $ 2,350 |
Financial Aid: Williams Baptist College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsWilliams Baptist College provides on-campus housing for 375 of its 497 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Williams Baptist College AthleticsWilliams Baptist College is in the American Midwest Conference for major sports. Williams Baptist College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 53 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 33 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .
Williams Baptist College Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 64% | | Women | 60% | | All | 62% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Finance
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (39 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS (11 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (23 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE (10 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (25 awarded)
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