Arkansas Baptist College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Arkansas Baptist College is a private university in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling about 342 students. Arkansas Baptist College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,760 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,418 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,760
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,627 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 342 87.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 7.39%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 45.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 27.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 410
- Room & Board: $8,826 annual estimate
Arkansas Baptist College: what the data shows
Common questions about Arkansas Baptist College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Arkansas Baptist College?
Arkansas Baptist College is located in Little Rock, AR (ZIP 72202-6068).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Arkansas Baptist College public or private?
Arkansas Baptist College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Arkansas Baptist College cost?
Published tuition: $8,760.
Average net price after aid: $10,627.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,715 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,741 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,496 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,055 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,040.
How big is Arkansas Baptist College?
Total enrollment: 342 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 410 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Baptist College?
150%-time completion rate: 7.39%.
First-year retention: 23.4%.
What do graduates of Arkansas Baptist College earn?
Median earnings: $22,652 six years after entry; $28,418 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,375.
79.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Arkansas Baptist College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (10 completions)
- 00.0300 (8 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (6 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies (2 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (2 completions)
- Public Administration (2 completions)
- Music Management (1 completions)
- Accounting (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Arkansas Baptist College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 7.39%; median earnings $28,418 at 10 years; net price $10,627. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,760
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arkansas Baptist College was $8,760.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,627
2024 Value
In 2024 Arkansas Baptist College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,627.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,508 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,627 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,040 4-Year Tuition
$8,826 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,586 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$74,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Arkansas Baptist College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
79.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arkansas Baptist College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Arkansas Baptist College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,040 | $8,040 | $17,087 |
| 2014 | $8,040 | $8,040 | $14,430 |
| 2015 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $13,892 |
| 2016 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $15,943 |
| 2017 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $17,890 |
| 2018 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $16,142 |
| 2019 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $19,029 |
| 2020 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $16,961 |
| 2021 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $12,951 |
| 2022 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $8,721 |
| 2023 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $11,139 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Arkansas Baptist College reported total enrollment of about 342 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 78% male and 22% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (91.5%), White (2.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). About 79.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arkansas Baptist College in 2024 is 342 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 410 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
23.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 91.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
1.20% 100% Completion Time
7.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 1.20% of students graduating from Arkansas Baptist College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 70% male / 30% female
- 00.0300: 50% male / 50% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Arkansas Baptist College.
Return on Investment
$25,375 Median Student Debt
$28,418 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
89.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
568.53% Return on Investment
8.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Arkansas Baptist College.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 10 completions
2. 00.0300: 8 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 6 completions
4. Religion/Religious Studies: 2 completions
5. Public Administration and Social Service: 2 completions
6. Public Administration: 2 completions
7. Music Management: 1 completions
8. Accounting: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Arkansas Baptist College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Arkansas Baptist College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Arkansas Baptist College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,099
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,637
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Arkansas Baptist College is a private non-profit institution located in Little Rock, AR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, 00.0300, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 342 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (91.5%), White (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 7.39%. Approximately 79.36% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Little Rock, AR 72202-6068
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 7.39% graduation rate at Arkansas Baptist College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arkansas Baptist College located?
Arkansas Baptist College is located in Little Rock, AR.
How much does Arkansas Baptist College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,760 and average net price is $10,627 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,826 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Arkansas Baptist College?
Arkansas Baptist College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 410 students, Black or African American (91.5%), White (2.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arkansas Baptist College?
About 45.0% of students at Arkansas Baptist College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arkansas Baptist College earn?
Median earnings are $22,652 six years after entry and $28,418 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Baptist College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 7.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arkansas Baptist College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,375.
Is Arkansas Baptist College public or private?
Arkansas Baptist College is a private nonprofit institution located in Little Rock, AR.
Is Arkansas Baptist College an HBCU?
Yes. Arkansas Baptist College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Arkansas Baptist College a tribal college?
No. Arkansas Baptist College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Arkansas Baptist College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Arkansas Baptist College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.1%).
Is Arkansas Baptist College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Arkansas Baptist College: Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Little Rock, Arkansas city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.