School Highlights
Arkansas Baptist College serves 414 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,040
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- 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 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 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Baptist College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
414 students
1,217 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
344 students
481 students
# Part-Time Students
70 students
736 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
455 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
344 students
481 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
70 students
736 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
470 students
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
70%
17%
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
% Black
5%
10%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
14%
64%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0917%
0.2308%
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: 2023 (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: 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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