Central Baptist College

Central Baptist College is a private, coeducational Christian college located in Conway, Arkansas, about 30 miles north of Little Rock. Affiliated with the Baptist Missionary Association (BMA) of Arkansas, the college is dedicated to a mission of "transforming lives" through the integration of Christian faith and academic excellence. CBC serves a close-knit community of approximately 600 students, offering a Christ-centered environment where spiritual development is considered just as vital as intellectual growth.

The college was founded in 1952 as Conway Baptist College, though its roots are tied to a longer history of education on its current site. The campus was originally home to Central College for Women (founded in 1892), which closed in 1947. In 1952, the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas purchased the property to establish a school that would train "Christian workers" and laypeople. The institution was renamed Central Baptist College in 1962 to better reflect its growing academic scope. Over the decades, it transitioned from a small Bible college into a comprehensive four-year liberal arts institution, while maintaining its denominational ties and foundational commitment to the authority of Scripture.

Central Baptist College stands as a vital pillar of Christian higher education in the South, distinguished by its historic Conway campus and its unwavering denominational loyalty. By prioritizing small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and a mandatory integration of faith and learning, the college successfully prepares a select group of students for both professional success and spiritual service. Its evolution from a regional training school to a multifaceted liberal arts college ensures that it remains a premier choice for students seeking a rigorous education grounded in traditional Baptist values.