Williams Baptist University

OVERVIEW

Williams Baptist University is a liberal arts university in Walnut Ridge that combines a rigorous academic curriculum with Christian commitment. The university has an average enrollment of 500.

ACADEMICS

Williams offers more than 25 bachelor’s degree majors, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Small class sizes and a 13to-1 student-to-teacher ratio assure a personal connection between faculty and students. Students have unique opportunities for individual research and hands-on experience.

FACILITIES

Williams features a beautiful, modern campus. A recent cafeteria renovation doubled the size of the student- dining area, and last year’s completion of Belle Hall added to the comfortable and convenient residence facilities on campus.

CAMPUS LIFE

More than 20 student organizations, intramural athletics and many other activities give students abundant opportunities to become involved on campus.

SPORTS

Williams fields teams in 19 varsity sports. For men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling. For women: basketball, cross country, golf, softball, swimming, soccer, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and volleyball.

FINANCIAL AID

Incoming freshmen have the opportunity to receive merit-based, need-based and restricted scholarships. Transfer scholarships are available for nonfreshmen.

Williams Baptist University is a four- year liberal arts university in Walnut Ridge that offers students a well- rounded education with personalized instruction.