Central Baptist College was founded in 1952 by Dr. J.V. Lee and Dr. J.E. White in Conway, Arkansas as a private Christian college affiliated with the Cooperating Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas and is now part of the Central Baptist College System (CBCS). The college initially operated out of a small building in downtown Conway, but soon expanded to include more buildings on campus and an additional location in Little Rock. During its first few decades, Central Baptist College was known for its strong academic programs and commitment to religious education, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields including theology, philosophy, history, literature, business administration and education.
The college also offered courses in music and art to cultivate students’ appreciation for the arts while providing them with an opportunity to develop their own creative talents. In addition to its academic offerings, Central Baptist College had a vibrant student life with clubs and organizations like the Student Government Association (SGA) that provided leadership opportunities for students as well as social activities like dances, intramural sports teams, and concerts held on campus throughout the year. In recent years the college has continued to expand its academic programs by adding new majors such as nursing and computer science while also developing online course offerings for students who cannot attend classes on campus or who prefer distance learning options.
Central Baptist College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Central Baptist College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Central Baptist College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Central Baptist College (CBC) is a private, four-year college located in Conway, Arkansas. Founded in 1952 as a two-year junior college, CBC recently celebrated its 65th anniversary. The college offers over 40 majors within its five academic divisions, including the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Professional Studies, the School of Education, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the Center for Graduate Studies.
The admissions process at CBC is fairly straightforward. Prospective students must submit an application form along with transcripts from their high school or previous college experience. Admission to CBC is considered on a rolling basis throughout the year; however, applications are reviewed more closely during certain times of year when CBC has more open spots available for new students. The admissions rate at Central Baptist College is 71%, which means that seven out of every ten applicants are accepted into the school. Students accepted to CBC come from diverse backgrounds and have a variety of interests and experiences to bring to campus life. In addition to traditional undergraduate students, CBC also welcomes transfer students who wish to continue their education at Central Baptist College after studying elsewhere.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 65% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 65% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 251 |
| Female applicants | N/A |
| Male applicants | N/A |
| Applicants accepted | 162 |
| Female applicants accepted | N/A |
| Male applicants accepted | N/A |
| Freshman enrollment | N/A |
| Female freshman enrollment | 0 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 0 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | N/A |
| Average high school GPA | N/A |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| GPA breakdown | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 10% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | N/A |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 440-540 |
| SAT Critical Reading score breakdown | N/A |
| SAT Math average score | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 410-570 |
| SAT Math score breakdown | N/A |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 87% |
| Average ACT Composite score | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 19-24 |
| ACT Composite score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |