Williams Baptist University Acceptance Rate
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,014
- Admitted
- 597
- Yield
- 21.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Williams Baptist University's acceptance rate has fallen from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 58.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 576 to 1,014 (+76%) over that period.
Its 58.9% rate makes Williams Baptist University more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 71%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (61% for women vs 55% for men, a 6-point gap). Williams Baptist University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 21.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 576 | 406 | 70.5% | 165 |
| 2015–16 | 582 | 371 | 63.7% | 128 |
| 2016–17 | 666 | 403 | 60.5% | 114 |
| 2017–18 | 665 | 415 | 62.4% | 142 |
| 2018–19 | 775 | 437 | 56.4% | 156 |
| 2019–20 | 1,036 | 609 | 58.8% | 198 |
| 2020–21 | 1,228 | 851 | 69.3% | 220 |
| 2021–22 | 1,181 | 757 | 64.1% | 187 |
| 2022–23 | 951 | 564 | 59.3% | 144 |
| 2023–24 | 1,014 | 597 | 58.9% | 128 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 656 | 400 | 61% |
| Men | 358 | 197 | 55% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–540 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 460–518 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 91% |
How Williams Baptist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Williams Baptist University's acceptance rate?
Williams Baptist University's acceptance rate is 58.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (597 admitted of 1,014 applicants).
Is Williams Baptist University test optional?
Williams Baptist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Williams Baptist University?
Williams Baptist University received 1,014 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 597.
What SAT score do you need for Williams Baptist University?
Admitted students at Williams Baptist University typically scored 460–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–518 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Williams Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Williams Baptist University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 58.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://williamsbaptistuniversity.com/.