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Private University
Arkansas Baptist College
Founded in 1884, Arkansas Baptist College is the only historically Black Baptist institution west of the Mississippi River. Located in Little Rock, this private nonprofit offers degree programs rooted in faith and excellence.
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$11,047AVG NET PRICE
3%GRAD RATE
373STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Little Rock, ARCity: Midsize
THE SIGNATURE
Arkansas Baptist College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Arkansas Baptist College stands as a unique educational landmark in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding the distinction of being the sole historically Black Baptist college west of the Mississippi River. Established in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, the institution has evolved from training ministers into a comprehensive liberal arts college serving students nationwide.
The campus features historic architecture, including the Old Main Building constructed in 1893, which remains one of the oldest surviving academic structures on an HBCU campus in Arkansas and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The school continues its mission as a beacon of hope, education, and spiritual growth for generations of students.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1884
SettingCity: Midsize
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationBaptist
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GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can explore programs through the Office of Admissions or by scheduling a campus visit. The college offers pathways for both associate and bachelor's degrees across multiple disciplines, supporting diverse educational goals within its historic setting.
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedUndergraduate application fee $25.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$8,760/yr
Out-of-state: $8,760/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$11,047/yr
▼ 18% since 2020-2173% receive aid
Average aid package $13,782.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college provides over twenty degree programs including Business Administration, Christian Studies, Elementary Education, Band & Fine Arts, Criminal Justice, and Public Service. Academic offerings are designed to cultivate scholars and community leaders who integrate faith with professional excellence in fields ranging from theology to strategic business leadership.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
6-year graduation rate
3%
▼ 7 pts since 2016
First-year retention
21%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
11
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Human Services, General.25%
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.18.8%
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.18.8%
Public Administration.12.5%
Urban Education and Leadership.6.3%
Religion/Religious Studies.6.3%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
384
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Students needing off-campus housing
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Setting
City: Midsize
IN CONTEXT
ABC vs. peer institutions
How ABC compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Arkansas Baptist College
$11,047
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AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$28,418
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
84%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
48%
48% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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