Central Baptist College

Central Baptist College is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Conway, Arkansas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 484. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Arkansas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 63% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 63% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $12,067 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 35%, 10 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $46,789. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.