Williams Baptist College Walnut Ridge, Ark.

Undergraduate enrollment: 600

Male-female ratio: 9:11

Application deadline: Oct. 31

Tuition: $4,000 per semester ($6,175 with room and board and other fees)

Academic credentials: Williams Baptist College is a private, liberal arts school belonging to the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.

It offers majors, minors and preprofessional programs in various fields, including education, music and religion and philosophy.

Campus life: Spirituality composes a large part of campus life at Williams.

Groups such as Campus Ministries and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes allow students to grow together spiritually and academically as they participate in traditional worship, mission trips and a host of other activities that integrate faith and learning in all aspects of campus life, according to the school.

Williams Baptist College students serve their school, peers and community through more than 20 student organizations. Intramural sports are also a favorite pastime.

Admissions requirements: A decent GPA (at least 2.5) and class ranking, as well as a solid score on either the SAT or ACT.

Scholarships: More than 100 scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, athletic ability, musical talent, church service and other criteria.

Information: Visit www.wbcoll. edu or call (870) 759-4120.

Meagan Newman, 17, is a senior at Page High School.