by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 589 undergraduates in 2020, WBU is a very small, private university located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, WBU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WBU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WBU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Southern Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Southern Baptist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WBU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", WBU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our WBU for Veterans Guide.
WBU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
WBU has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 589 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 577 (98.0%). Part-time attendance was 12 (2.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 577 | 12 | 589 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WBU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank WBU #1269 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WBU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WBU Diversity Guide.
WBU has a total of 153 student athletes, 93 men and 60 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,343,546 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,326,497 |
| Net | $17,049 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Williams Baptist University Athletics