Arkansas Baptist College

1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
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Tel: (501) 420-1200
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School Highlights

Arkansas Baptist College serves 525 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.

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Arkansas Baptist College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas Baptist College(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty36 staff62 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Arkansas Baptist College has declined by 41% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Baptist College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment525 students1,436 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:121:1
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# Full-Time Students460 students562 students
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# Part-Time Students65 students874 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		535149
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
92%
17%
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% White
6%
65%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.150.54
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$24,400$28,600
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Finances and Admission

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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$24,750$10,543
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,250
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Arkansas Baptist College is Shorter College (2.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Shorter College
    Private not-for-profit
    569 students | 2.40 Mi604 Locust St
    N Little Rock,  AR  72114
    (501) 374-6305     2.40569
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
    Public
    4,531 students | 3.50 Mi3000 W Scenic Dr
    North Little Rock,  AR  72118
    (501) 812-2200     3.504,531
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe
    Public
    3,446 students | 32.20 Mi1000 Iowa Street
    Beebe,  AR  72012
    (501) 882-3600     32.203,446
  • Southeast Arkansas College
    Public
    1,119 students | 39.20 Mi1900 Hazel St.
    Pine Bluff,  AR  71603
    (870) 543-5900     39.201,119
  • College of the Ouachitas
    Public
    1,257 students | 40.20 MiOne College Circle
    Malvern,  AR  72104
    (501) 337-5000     40.201,257
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 525 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,040
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
Did You Know?
For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,990 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,533 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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