Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Walnut Ridge (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Arkansas.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Williams Baptist University (WBU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Williams Baptist University (WBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 79 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 