Central Baptist College: Learn About the School and What It Takes to Get In

Central Baptist College Description:

Central Baptist College, founded in 1892, changed names and governing boards a few times in its history; it has remained in its current iteration since 1962. Located in Conway, Arkansas, the school is affiliated with the Baptist Church, and offers programs and degrees related to that religion. CBC also offers a comprehensive range of Associate and Bachelor degrees, ranging from Fine Arts to HR Management (and most everything else in between).

On the athletic front, the Mustangs (and Lady Mustangs) compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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Admissions Data (2014):

Percent of Applicants Admitted: 57%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 470
- SAT Math: 460 / 540
- SAT Writing: 410 / 490
  - What these SAT numbers mean
- ACT Composite: 19 / 23
- ACT English: 18 / 24
- ACT Math: 18 / 24
  - What these ACT numbers mean

Enrollment (2013):

Total Enrollment: 827 (all undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
79% Full-time

Costs (2014 - 15):

Tuition and Fees: $13,800
Books: $1,350 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $7,500
Other Expenses: $2,254
Total Cost: $24,904

Central Baptist College Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 96%
- Loans: 66%
Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $9,491
- Loans: $5,645

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Most Popular Majors:

Bible Studies, Organizational Behavior Studies, Business Support Services, Psychology, Accounting, Marketing

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 67%
Transfer Out Rate: 11%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 33%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 35%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Central Baptist College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.cbc.edu/all_about_cbc/mission.aspx

"Central Baptist College is committed to transforming lives through education that integrates Christian faith and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment."

Central Baptist College profile last updated July 2015.