Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX 76012-3425
About Arlington Baptist University
Arlington Baptist University is a private university in Arlington, Texas, enrolling about 284 students. Arlington Baptist University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $20,830 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,644 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Arlington Baptist University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,830).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 2.1×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 19.44%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,644.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Arlington Baptist University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 348% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Baptist University | $20,830 | $24,906 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Arlington Baptist University really?
Key findings
- Arlington Baptist University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,830).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 2.1×.
Arlington Baptist University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $20,830
Finding Arlington Baptist University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $20,830. That is 29% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is about 2.1×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Arlington Baptist University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Arlington Baptist University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Arlington Baptist University is $24,906.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $24,906 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $16,875 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $4,853 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Arlington Baptist University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Arlington Baptist University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Arlington Baptist University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$20,830
Avg. net price
$24,906
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,759 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,518 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,892 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,642 |
| $110,001+ | $25,941 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $83,320. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Arlington Baptist University is known for
Top program completions
- Business/Commerce, General16
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling5
- General Studies4
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Arlington Baptist University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Arlington Baptist University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Arlington Baptist University.
Campus
Location
Arlington, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 76012-3425
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 24% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
284
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 309
- Graduate
- 18
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 53.09%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Arlington Baptist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Arlington Baptist University 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 Arlington Baptist University 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 | $8,840 | $8,840 | $13,102 |
| 2014 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $15,326 |
| 2015 | $11,000 | $11,000 | $15,813 |
| 2016 | $11,500 | $11,500 | $16,131 |
| 2017 | $13,600 | $13,600 | $17,892 |
| 2018 | $13,690 | $13,690 | $20,218 |
| 2019 | $14,370 | $14,370 | $18,531 |
| 2020 | $15,050 | $15,050 | $23,104 |
| 2021 | $15,247 | $15,247 | $24,513 |
| 2022 | $17,480 | $17,480 | $21,381 |
| 2023 | $19,290 | $19,290 | $28,599 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Arlington Baptist University reported total enrollment of about 284 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 68% male and 32% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (40.8%), White (35.2%), and Black or African American (21.1%). About 53.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Arlington Baptist University in 2024 is 284 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 309 students. Graduate enrollment is about 18 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
41.2%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
16.67% 100% Completion Time
19.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.67% of students graduating from Arlington Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 38% male / 62% female
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 80% male / 20% female
- General Studies: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Arlington Baptist University graduates earn a median of $44,644 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Arlington Baptist University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $44,644. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $24,906.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Arlington Baptist University graduates report median earnings of $44,644 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Arlington Baptist University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Arlington Baptist University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Arlington Baptist University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Arlington Baptist University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 21.9%
- Texas median 38.2 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 37.8 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 36.1 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,195
- Texas median 0.59× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 0.59× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.55× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,085
- Texas median 0.81× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 0.72× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.56× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Arlington Baptist University at a glance
Arlington Baptist University
Arlington Baptist University is a private non-profit institution in Arlington, TX, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business/Commerce, GeneralPastoral Studies/CounselingGeneral Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino40.8%White or Caucasian35.2%Black or African American21.1%
Schools near Arlington Baptist University
Other campuses in Arlington, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arlington Baptist University located?
Arlington Baptist University is located in Arlington, TX.
What is Arlington Baptist University's tuition?
Arlington Baptist University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $20,830 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $24,906 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Arlington Baptist University cost?
Reported tuition is $20,830 and average net price is $24,906 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,980 annually.
What explains Arlington Baptist University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($24,906), completion (19.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($44,644). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Arlington Baptist University?
Arlington Baptist University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 309 students, Hispanic or Latino (40.8%), White (35.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Arlington Baptist University?
About 45.8% of students at Arlington Baptist University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Arlington Baptist University earn?
Median earnings are $32,206 six years after entry and $44,644 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Arlington Baptist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 19.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Arlington Baptist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Arlington Baptist University public or private?
Arlington Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Arlington, TX.
Is Arlington Baptist University an HBCU?
No. Arlington Baptist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Arlington Baptist University a tribal college?
No. Arlington Baptist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.