C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Central Baptist College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Conway, Arkansas 72034
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
D
37/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

550
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
46%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Central Baptist College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,789
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,681
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,250
Median debt at graduation
34.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,046
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
39.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 49th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Central Baptist College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services$53,451————$29,512
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$45,441-17%#529 of 610#338—
Bible/Biblical Studies$36,109$43,057-3%#24 of 35#12—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Central Baptist College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $282,059
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,411/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72032 (4.7% cap, Conway)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $18,150 $18,150
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,722 $32,722

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
46%
Receive Pell Grants
69%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 16 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 16 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 13 grads/yr Psychology, Other 11 grads/yr Psychology, General 10 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4 grads/yr Accounting 3 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 3 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3 grads/yr Communication and Media Studies, Other 3 grads/yr Bible/Biblical Studies 3 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 grads/yr Music Teacher Education 2 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 2 grads/yr Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other 1 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 1 grads/yr Social Studies Teacher Education 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Central Baptist College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

550
Total Students
44%
Women
74%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Hispanic 8%
Black 15%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central Baptist College?
Central Baptist College has an acceptance rate of 46%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Central Baptist College?
Tuition at Central Baptist College is $18,150 for in-state students and $18,150 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Central Baptist College?
The graduation rate at Central Baptist College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Central Baptist College a good school?
Central Baptist College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Central Baptist College?
Central Baptist College has a total enrollment of 550 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology