Arkansas Baptist College is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 625 students enrolled. This school was established in 1884 and is one of the 12 colleges located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Arkansas Baptist College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Baptist Church.
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
6
Associate's degree, 2-year certificate, and bachelor's degree are offered at Arkansas Baptist College.
Arkansas Baptist College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Management, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student Retention
34%
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Arkansas Baptist College is very low at 34% (way below Arkansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Students to Faculty Ratio
35 : 1
The graduation rate at Arkansas Baptist College is very low - 26%.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Arkansas Baptist College is reasonable: 35:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
FAFSA Code for 2010/11
001087
If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Arkansas Baptist College is 001087. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
$5,500
It is quite easy to be approved for a loan at Arkansas Baptist College, as 70% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,500.
Average tuition prices are low - $5,200 per year. The additional fees at Arkansas Baptist College (not included in tuition costs) are around $300; this comes to $5,500 a year.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits Accepted
No
The undergraduate application fee at Arkansas Baptist College is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees; additionally, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to the college.
If you would like to receive more details about admission at Arkansas Baptist College, call this school's general information office at (501) 370-4000 or check Arkansas Baptist College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
7
Arkansas Baptist College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Arkansas Baptist College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.
Arkansas Baptist College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: nearly $3,000 per academic year.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
D
Based on the college crime data, Arkansas Baptist College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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