Central Baptist College
Central Baptist College (CBC) is a private Baptist college in Conway, Arkansas. CBC was founded in 1952 as Conway Baptist College, using the former campus of Central College, defunct since 1947. It awards both associate and bachelor's degrees.[1] Enrollment is at 470 for traditional students with a 55% to 45% male to female ratio and over 200 non-traditional PACE Students. The college employs 560 employees across all of its locations. Students are required to live on campus their freshman year (with exceptions). Varsity sports teams compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Chapel services are required once weekly for all full-time students.
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| Type | Private college |
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| Established | 1952 |
Religious affiliation | Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas |
| President | Terry Kimbrow |
| Students | 881 |
| Location | , 35°05′00″N 92°26′42″W |
| Colors | Blue & gray |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA |
| Mascot | Mustangs & Lady Mustangs |
| Website | www |
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Accreditation
Central Baptist College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[2]
Athletics
Central Baptist athletic teams are the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the American Midwest Conference (AMC) since the 2015–16 school year. The Mustangs previously competed as a member of the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) from 2011–12 to 2014–15.
Central Baptist competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.
Central Baptist College is also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.