- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 473–553 reading and writing, 410–568 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
- Average net price: $16,672 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Central Baptist College reported: an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Central Baptist College reviews each application.
Central Baptist College GPA requirements
Central Baptist College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Central Baptist College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Central Baptist College acceptance rate
Central Baptist College admitted 165 of 260 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Central Baptist College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Conway, Arkansas, with 547 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Central Baptist College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 473 | 515 | 553 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 505 | 568 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 15 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1046 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Central Baptist College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Central Baptist College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,672 a year at Central Baptist College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Central Baptist College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Central Baptist College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Central Baptist College students have?
The middle 50% of Central Baptist College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 473–553 in reading and writing and 410–568 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Central Baptist College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Central Baptist College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Central Baptist College required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 69% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Central Baptist College?
A lot: Central Baptist College requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Central Baptist College look for?
Central Baptist College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Central Baptist College accept?
Central Baptist College's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 165 of 260 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Central Baptist College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Central Baptist College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at Central Baptist College if a parent went there?
No. Central Baptist College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Central Baptist College accept AP credit?
Yes. Central Baptist College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Central Baptist College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,672 a year at Central Baptist College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Central Baptist College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Central Baptist CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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