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Arlington Baptist University

ABU

Arlington, Texas 76012-3425

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Arlington Baptist University is a private urban institution in Arlington, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 268 undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

5% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,644 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,599.

Established
1939
Motto
Preparing Worldchangers
Mascot
Patriots
Type
Private Bible college
Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
268Students
18:1Student:Faculty
5%Grad Rate
$44,644Earnings 10yr
$28,599Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Arlington Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,290
Room & Board$8,310
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$32,374
Average Net Price$28,599
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,353
$30–48K$25,963
$48–75K$31,779
$75–110K$32,224
$110K+$31,647

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,599

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

14.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
268
Gender Split
37% / 63%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 22%
Hispanic 37%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate4.5%
Freshman Retention43.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,206
8 Years$39,650
10 Years$44,644

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Patriots

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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