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 (26-27)
- 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
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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 less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
342 students
1,285 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
300 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
42 students
845 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
342 students
1,308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
300 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
42 students
860 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
470 students
160 students
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
87%
17%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
2%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 18-year historical data
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
Showing 2011–2025. View full 18-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0827%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$35,793
$38,042
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,375
$9,673
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,300
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Sports
School Mascot
Buffalo
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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