Chances of getting into Central Baptist College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into CBC and can I get accepted? The school has a 50% acceptance rate ranking it #2 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 264 out of 530 applicants were admitted making CBC a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 72 percent. Central Baptist College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 46% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Test Requirements
You must submit admission test scores with your application. Central Baptist College is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CBC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 425 |
| SAT Math 25th | 455 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 880 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 565 |
| SAT Math 75th | 535 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1100 |
| Average SAT Score | 990 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Central Baptist College?
Central Baptist College typically prefers applicants to be in the top 81 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 880 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 770. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 990 out of 1600. The school ranks #12 in Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score. 18 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1100 and Above | Good | >63% |
| 990 to 1100 | Avg + | 50%-63% |
| 880 to 990 | Avg - | 37%-50% |
| 770 to 880 | Reach | 26%-37% |
| Less than 770 | Low | <26% |
CBC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CBC?
Admission data indicates that CBC regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #12 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 84 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Central Baptist College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >63% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg + | 50%-63% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 37%-50% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 26%-37% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <26% |
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CBC GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Central Baptist College?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into CBC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Central Baptist College was 3.15 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #16 in Arkansas for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to CBC will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.15 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
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Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 162 | 368 | 530 |
| Accepted | 85 | 179 | 264 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 49% | 50% |
| Enrolled | 45 | 76 | 121 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 53% | 42% | 46% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 82 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Central Baptist College is $25.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Central Baptist College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106713 IPEDS survey data for Central Baptist College.
FAQs
Does Central Baptist College prefer SAT or ACT?
18% of students submit their SAT scores to CBC. 84% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Central Baptist College?
50% of those who apply are granted admission to CBC. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Central Baptist College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 880 and 1100. 18% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Central Baptist College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 84% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.