A previously enrolled student in good academic standing in a degree program may re-enter Williams after an absence of a full fall or spring semester.
An APPLICATION FOR RE-ADMISSION must be submitted and the application fee is waived.
Any student applying for re-admission to the College must have met any outstanding financial obligations to Williams and be current on all student loans.
Official transcripts from each college or university attended since the last enrollment at Williams must also be submitted.
Description
Williams Baptist University is a Christian, liberal arts private institution, owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Location
Williams is located in Walnut Ridge, a community of just over 5,000 people in northeast Arkansas. The larger cities of Little Rock, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn., are within a two-hour drive. Opportunities are readily available near the campus for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
History
Williams was founded in 1941 as Southern Baptist College by Dr. H.E. Williams. The school became a four-year institution in 1984, and the name was changed in honor of Dr. Williams in 1991.
Student Body
The student body includes men and women from 12 states and five foreign countries. Enrollment for the fall 2017 semester was 500. Over 75% of students on the Walnut Ridge campus are resident students.
Academics
WBU offers 25 major fields among its diverse programs of study. The student/teacher ratio is 14:1, allowing students to receive personal attention from their instructors. Average classroom size is 17. 100% of professors with advanced degrees in their fields.
Williams is known for its family atmosphere, where students are encouraged to get involved in student life from the very beginning.
More than 20 student clubs and organizations are active on campus, including The Cast, a Christian drama group, Williams Singers, the official school choir which travels to churches in and around Arkansas, Campus Ministries, International Club, Student Advisory Board, social clubs and academic honor societies.
The Eagles and Lady Eagles field 19 varsity teams, and students can also compete in a wide range of intramural sports. Several concerts and dramas are held each year, as well.
Williams is one of the least expensive private, four-year colleges in the United States. The following is a breakdown of costs per semester for the 2016-2017 school year.
Tuition: $8,100
Room & Board (semi-private room): $3,900
General Fees: $560
A previously enrolled student in good academic standing in a degree program may re-enter Williams after an absence of a full fall or spring semester.
An APPLICATION FOR RE-ADMISSION must be submitted and the application fee is waived.
Any student applying for re-admission to the College must have met any outstanding financial obligations to Williams and be current on all student loans.
Official transcripts from each college or university attended since the last enrollment at Williams must also be submitted.
Quick Facts
Description
Williams Baptist University is a Christian, liberal arts college which will become Williams Baptist University in July of 2018. Williams is a private institution, owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Location
Williams is located in Walnut Ridge, a community of just over 5,000 people in northeast Arkansas. The larger cities of Little Rock, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn., are within a two-hour drive. Opportunities are readily available near the campus for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
History
Williams was founded in 1941 as Southern Baptist College by Dr. H.E. Williams. The school became a four-year institution in 1984, and the name was changed in honor of Dr. Williams in 1991.
Student Body
The student body includes men and women from 12 states and five foreign countries. Enrollment for the fall 2017 semester was 500. Over 75% of students on the Walnut Ridge campus are resident students.
Academics
WBU offers 25 major fields among its diverse programs of study. The student/teacher ratio is 14:1, allowing students to receive personal attention from their instructors. Average classroom size is 17.10% of professors with advanced degrees in their fields.
Student Life
Williams is known for its family atmosphere, where students are encouraged to get involved in student life from the very beginning.
More than 20 student clubs and organizations are active on campus, including The Cast, a Christian drama group, Williams Singers, the official school choir which travels to churches in and around Arkansas, Campus Ministries, International Club, Student Advisory Board, social clubs and academic honor societies.
The Eagles and Lady Eagles field 19 varsity teams, and students can also compete in a wide range of intramural sports. Several concerts and dramas are held each year, as well.
Cost
Williams is one of the least expensive private, four-year colleges in the United States. The following is a breakdown of costs per semester for the 2016-2017 school year.
Tuition: $8,100
Room & Board (semi-private room): $3,700
General Fees: $560