Arkansas Baptist College
Arkansas Baptist College is the only Historically Black Baptist College west of the Mississippi River. In addition to its 4-year liberal arts programs, Arkansas Baptist also offers 2-year associate degrees and certificates. Attendance at weekly chapel is required. Arkansas Baptist’s Main Building is one of the oldest collegiate structures in the state, earning a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
414
Total Number of Undergrads
414
Classroom Sizes
0
100
5%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
5%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,760 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,760 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,826 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
81%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,444
81%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,761
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,593
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,835
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,707
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Buffalo
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Continental Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$25,100
What Students Are Saying
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