Central Baptist College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,200

1.89% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,128

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

63.9%

269 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

564

81.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

19.2%

15 Graduates

About

Central Baptist College is a higher education institution located in Faulkner County, AR. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Central Baptist College were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (11 degrees awarded), Sport & Fitness Management (9 degrees), and General Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2022, 91 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Baptist College. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (59 degrees), 4.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Baptist College is $16,200, which is $−12,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Baptist College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 223 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Baptist College is $16,200, which is $12,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,128.

In 2022, 89% of undergraduate students attending Central Baptist College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,200

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Central Baptist College was $16,200. The cost of tuition at Central Baptist College is $−12,130 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Baptist College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,128

2022 Value

6.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Central Baptist College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,128. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Central Baptist College grew by 6.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Baptist College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,514

Room and Board

$1,488

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Baptist College was of $6,514 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.59% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,488. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Baptist College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Central Baptist College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 5.95% with respect to 2021, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Baptist College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Baptist College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 223 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Central Baptist College received 269 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 22.9% annual growth. Out of those 269 applicants, 172 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.9% acceptance rate.

There were 564 students enrolled at Central Baptist College in 2022. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Central Baptist College has an overall enrollment yield of 59.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

172

Accepted Out of 269

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Central Baptist College was 63.9% (172 admissions from 269 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 61.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 22.9%, while admissions declined by 20%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Central Baptist College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Central Baptist College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Central Baptist College had a total enrollment of 564 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Central Baptist College is 461 students and the part-time enrollment is 103. This means that 81.7% of students enrolled at Central Baptist College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Baptist College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 8.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.55% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, and 0.887% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Central Baptist College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Black or African American Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Baptist College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 564 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Baptist College is 461 and the part-time enrollment is 103. This means that 81.7% of students enrolled at Central Baptist College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Baptist College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Baptist College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Central Baptist College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Baptist College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
349 enrolled students
Black or African American
83 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Baptist College is 61.9% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 8.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.55% Two or More Races, 1.06% Asian, and 0.887% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (4.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 7 more women than men received degrees from Central Baptist College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Baptist College is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 4.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central Baptist College is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (11 degrees awarded), followed by Sport & Fitness Management (9 degrees) and General Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Baptist College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), and Psychology (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Baptist College are Physicians (448,916 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (290,072 people), Other managers (267,010 people), Postsecondary teachers (237,306 people), and Secondary school teachers (158,361 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Baptist College in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), Psychology (12 degrees), Biology (7 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Baptist College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Central Baptist College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees awarded), Theology (7 degrees), Psychology (12 degrees), Biology (7 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Baptist College are Elementary & secondary schools (773,518 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (693,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (579,017 people), Outpatient care centers (278,162 people), and Offices of physicians (251,545 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Baptist College.

Most Common (2022)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
11 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
9 degrees awarded
General Psychology
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central Baptist College was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Central Baptist College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Central Baptist College, which is 0.857 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (49).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Baptist College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Central Baptist College in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 4.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Central Baptist College in General Psychology, which is 7 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 32% of students graduating from Central Baptist College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Central Baptist College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Baptist College is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 4.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
37 degrees awarded
White Male
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Baptist College is white female (37 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (22 degrees).

Operations

Central Baptist College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.82M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −708k (−18.5%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Central Baptist College had a total salary expenditure of 10.1M. Central Baptist College employs 12 Assistant professors, 10 Professors and 5 Associate professors. Most academics at Central Baptist College are Female Professor (6), Male Assistant professor (6), and Female Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Baptist College are: Management, with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Endowment

$3.82M

2022 Endowment

13.7%

decline from 2021

Central Baptist College has an endowment valued at about $3.82M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Baptist College declined 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Baptist College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.56M

2022 Salaries

1.48%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Central Baptist College paid a median of $4.56M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($10.1M) and a 1.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.22% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.38% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.42M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Central Baptist College paid a total of $1.42M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Baptist College were Assistant professor with 12 employees, Professor with 10 employees, and Associate professor with 5 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Baptist College were Management with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Baptist College was Female Professor with 6 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Baptist College.

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