Central Baptist College

1501 College Ave, Conway, AR 72034

http://www.cbc.edu/

School Description

Provided by Central Baptist College

Central Baptist College, a community of learners dedicated to the integration of Christian faith and academic excellence, exists to instill in our students a commitment to lifelong learning, spiritual development, and service to God, through a program characterized by academic rigor, practical experience and spiritual direction in a Christ focused environment.

At Central Baptist College, our goal is to help you reach your academic and career goals as part of God's plan for your life. Whether you are graduating from high school or returning to college after being in the workplace, CBC can provide you the tools and training to reach your goals.

CBC is large enough to offer a variety of educational and extracurricular activities while remaining small enough to provide one-on-one attention and a feeling of community. Our students are our top priority!

Central Baptist College is a community of learners. Our faculty and students work together to discover the truth.

Learning is a process that involves knowledge of the discipline and faith. Both are vitally important and are reflected in the academic mission statement. The academic purpose of Central Baptist College is to advance learning, in a Christian context, among students and faculty.

Our faculty members serve as teachers and mentors, and our staff members create an environment that supports the mission of the institution. We are a community of learners.

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Central Baptist College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Central Baptist College is a four-year, independent liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas. Majors are available within the fields of behavioral science, business, general education, missions, music, religion, and science. Located on a campus , CBC was founded in 1952 and awards both associate and bachelor's degrees. Enrollment is 571 students with a 55% to 45% male to female ratio. Students are required to live on campus their freshman year unless they are over the age of 21, have completed 60 semester hours, are married, or live with relatives. The academic calendar at Central Baptist College is divided into semesters. Extracurricular activities at CBC include a chorus, intramural sports, student service organizations, and student government organizations. Varsity sports teams compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association. Chapel services are required once weekly for all full-time students.

Location

The city of Conway lies in the middle of the state and has a population of 52,000. Conway is situated thirty miles from Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, which brings metropolitan advantages.

Accreditation

Central Baptist College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

History

At the annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention in 1891, a special committee was appointed to consider the founding of an educational institution for women. Colonel George W. Bruce was appointed the first Chairman of the Board, and property was soon acquired in Conway. Central College opened in a Baptist church in 1892, while waiting on construction of the Main Building on the campus. The purpose of the institution was to train women for efficiency in home, church, business, and society.

Central College flourished for fifty-five years until its demise in 1947. Following its closure, the campus lay dormant for a number of years until it was purchased in 1952. The newly formed Arkansas Missionary Baptist Association purchased the property for $85,000, and Conway Baptist College opened its doors in September 1952 with Dr. D. N. Jackson serving as the first president of the college. The name of the institution was changed in 1962 to its current appellation, Central Baptist College.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Baptist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
426
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,950
Students Receiving Aid:
95%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Central Baptist College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Education

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      • General Education
        A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • Religious/Sacred Music
        A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.
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  • Business

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      • Organizational Behavior Studies
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes instruction in organization theory, industrial and organizational psychology, social psychology, sociology of organizations, reinforcement and incentive theory, employee relations strategies, organizational power and influence, organization stratification and hierarchy, leadership styles, and applications of operations research and other methodologies to organizational analysis.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Counseling Psychology
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
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  • Technology

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      • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 86%
African-American 10%
Other 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 85%
Out-of-State 15%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Arkansas 85%
Oklahoma 6%
Texas 2%
Missouri 2%
Michigan 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 42%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 7,950    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,281 35%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 934 24%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,541 82%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,313 50%  
Any Aid:
  95%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 82% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 85%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 23, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Central Baptist College
Conway, AR 72034
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