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Williams Baptist University acceptance rate and admissions profile

Williams Baptist University is a private college in Arkansas that admits most qualified applicants (around 83%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Williams Baptist University weighs, where it ranks among Arkansas schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
83%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Arkansas
Selectivity in state
#16
of 18 in AR
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Will I get into Williams Baptist University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Williams Baptist University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Williams Baptist University?

At Williams Baptist University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 83% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Williams Baptist University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Williams Baptist University hard to get into?

Williams Baptist University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 83% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

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

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Williams Baptist University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Williams Baptist University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Williams Baptist University?

Williams Baptist University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Williams Baptist University.

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What Williams Baptist University looks for

What Williams Baptist University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Williams Baptist University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Williams Baptist University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Very important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important

SAT score positioning at Williams Baptist University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Williams Baptist University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How Williams Baptist University compares in Arkansas

Williams Baptist University ranks #16 most selective of 18 schools in Arkansas in our database.

Among the 18 Arkansas schools we track, Williams Baptist University ranks #16 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (41%) and Philander Smith University (50%) sit nearby, which makes Arkansas a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
41%acceptance · AR
Philander Smith University
50%acceptance · AR
Hendrix College
56%acceptance · AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
59%acceptance · AR
Central Baptist College
63%acceptance · AR
Arkansas Baptist College
65%acceptance · AR
Ouachita Baptist University
68%acceptance · AR
Harding University
71%acceptance · AR
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Similar to Williams Baptist University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Williams Baptist University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: St. John's University, Assumption University, and Bridgeport University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

St. John's University
83%acceptance · NY
Assumption University
83%acceptance · MA
Bridgeport University
83%acceptance · CT
Catholic University
83%acceptance · DC
Findlay University
83%acceptance · OH
Roanoke College
83%acceptance · VA

Frequently asked questions

What does Williams Baptist University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Williams Baptist University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Williams Baptist University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Williams Baptist University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Williams Baptist University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Williams Baptist University specifically.

Is Williams Baptist University test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Williams Baptist University's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.