- Arkansas Baptist College is a private Baptist-affiliated historically black college in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, while later renaming it to its current name in April 1885, ABC was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas.
School Highlights
Arkansas Baptist College serves 342 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,040
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- 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 23 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
Arkansas Baptist College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges—Liberal Arts
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1884
Total Faculty
23 staff
61 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas Baptist College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Baptist College diversity score of 0.24 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
342 students
1,308 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
300 students
440 students
# Part-Time Students
42 students
845 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
342 students
1,308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
300 students
440 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
42 students
845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
470 students
160 students
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
87%
17%
% White
2%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
8%
31%
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 $9,645. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,040
$9,645
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,375
$9,673
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,300
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo
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.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas Baptist College located?
Arkansas Baptist College is located in the Central High Historic District neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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