Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Walnut Ridge (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Arkansas. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Williams Baptist University (WBU) is a very small coeducational US 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), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 81 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.