“A faith-integrated Christian college in Conway, Arkansas, shaping servant leaders through rigorous academics and community.”
Central Baptist College (CBC) is a private, faith-centered institution in Conway, Arkansas, affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association of America. Founded in 1952, CBC blends rigorous academic preparation with a distinctly Christian worldview, offering both associate and bachelor's degree programs across four academic divisions: Professional Studies, Natural and Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (including Bible Studies), and Nontraditional Programs. The college serves approximately 547 traditional undergraduates on its Conway campus, with additional nontraditional students through its PACE adult learning program and online offerings at a satellite campus at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. Conway, known as the City of Colleges, is home to three colleges within a few miles of each other and offers a welcoming, affordable mid-Southern community about 30 minutes north of Little Rock, the Arkansas state capital. CBC students benefit from small class sizes and direct faculty mentorship in a community where faith, scholarship, and service reinforce each other. The college's athletic teams, the Mustangs, compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). With 42 baccalaureate degree programs and a strong emphasis on student success and affordability, CBC offers an accessible path to a bachelor's degree rooted in Christian values. Popular majors include Psychology, Biblical Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Organizational Behavior Studies. The college's BMA Promise scholarship, along with more than 50 endowed institutional scholarships, helps make attendance affordable for students across the region and from as far as Central America.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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US News 2026
Test Required — All applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores.
Official SourceFall Semester
All application materials due by this date for fall enrollment
Spring Semester
Deadline for spring semester enrollment; international deadline same
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$21,330
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$21,330 – $23,118
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Business, management, education, and career-focused programs.
Sciences, social sciences, and kinesiology programs.
Liberal arts, Bible studies, music, and communication programs.
Accelerated evening and online programs for working adult learners.
4 years
Core program aligned with CBC's Baptist mission, preparing students for ministry, counseling, or graduate theology study.
4 years
Prepares students for careers in health, fitness, physical therapy, and coaching in a faith-integrated setting.
4 years
Combines business management and behavioral science for students pursuing leadership and organizational roles.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $21,330
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
