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Williams Baptist College

60 W Fulbright Avenue, Walnut ridge, AR 72476 -

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Williams recruits actively, admit responsibly, instruct effectively, and influence positively both traditional and non-traditional students seeking intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth within the philosophical orientation of a conservative Christian world view, the Judeo-Christian heritage, and Western culture. Fulfilling its mission to educate, equip, and enrich students to be articulate and contributing members of a global society, Williams requires a general curriculum of arts and sciences with opportunities to pursue liberal arts and professional degrees. Williams accomplishes its mission through a wide range of student services, a qualified faculty and staff, athletic programs, an aesthetically-pleasing campus, appropriate facilities, current technological support, opportunities for cultural encounters, and a spiritual atmosphere which emphasizes faith and family values.

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School Overview:

	Williams Baptist College
County	Lawrence County, AR
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	492 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	123 students

Total Enrollment	615 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	377 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	99%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,236
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	35%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$1,674
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	98%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$3,836
% Students Receiving Loans	64%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$2,147

School Notes:

Williams is located at Walnut Ridge in northeast Arkansas. The campus offers the peace and security of a rural setting with easy access to larger communities. Walnut Ridge/Hoxie has a population of about 8,000, and Pocahontas, eight miles to the north, has 6,000 residents. The campus is nestled between the Ozark Mountains and Crowley's Ridge, with ample outdoor activities available.
A Williams education challenges students to reach the height of their abilities. Personal attention from a caring and highly qualified faculty gives Williams students the academic edge, and a wide array of majors, minors and pre-professional programs creates limitless career options.
Over 20 student organizations are active on the Williams campus, including ministry and service organizations, social clubs and academic societies. These groups help build relationships with fellow students and develop valuable leadership skills.
Athletics are also a major part of campus life. Intramural sports, such as basketball, softball, volleyball, and flag football, are very popular. The Williams Eagles field teams in six varsity sports, as well.
Williams Baptist College is accrediated by Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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In the News:

Ark. college names new men's basketball coach (Greenwich Time)
posted on May 24, 2011 at 02:45:29 am
Officials at the Conway school announced Monday that former Ouachita Baptist player Tony Price has been tapped to lead the program. He succeeds Josh Austin , who resigned after five seasons with the Mustangs to take the head job at Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge.
WBC Announces 2011 Graduates (The Log Cabin Democrat)
posted on May 11, 2011 at 09:08:22 pm
(Walnut Ridge, Ark.) - Williams Baptist College awarded degrees to 97 graduates during its 2011 baccalaureate and commencement exercises Saturday, May 7. Graduates from Faulkner County were J.D. Cariker of Conway and Kim Emmons of Vilonia. read more
CBC’s Austin new coach at Williams Baptist (The Log Cabin Democrat)
posted on April 23, 2011 at 12:53:09 am
Josh Austin, Central Baptist College’s men’s basketball coach the last five years, is the new men’s coach at Williams Baptist College. Williams Baptist, in Walnut Ridge, is NAIA Division I. CBC became an NAIA Division II member this year. read more
Area Colleges: Bulldogs' Glick strikes out 15 (The State Journal-Register)
posted on April 16, 2011 at 05:47:29 am
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Josh Glick pitched a four-hitter with 15 strikeouts Friday to give the Benedictine-Springfield Bulldogs a 5-2 victory over Williams Baptist College for a sweep of their non-conference doubleheader. Benedictine won the first game 7-3 in eight innings.
Blue Mountain drops two baseball games in Arkansas (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on April 8, 2011 at 01:16:48 pm
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. - Two big innings by Williams Baptist College here Wednesday cost Blue Mountain College two games. With BMC leading 3-2, WBC scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to win the opener 5-4.