School Highlights
Arkansas Baptist College serves 468 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,040
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arkansas Baptist College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas Baptist College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
94 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas Baptist College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Baptist College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 40% over five years.
Total Enrollment
468 students
1,250 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
287 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
181 students
731 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
455 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
287 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
181 students
723 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
470 students
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
64%
16%
% White
23%
66%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
1%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.53
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.36%
1.36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,400
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,040 is less than the state average of $11,533. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,040
$11,533
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,375
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,300
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arkansas Baptist College cost?
Arkansas Baptist College's private state tuition is approximately $8,040.
What is Arkansas Baptist College's ranking?
Arkansas Baptist College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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