Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanHBCU
Known for business — close-knit campus
Arkansas Baptist College is a private urban institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 373 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
8% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $28,418 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,139.
Established
1884
Mascot
Buffalo
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Association of
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
373Students
15:1Student:Faculty
8%Grad Rate
$28,418Earnings 10yr
$11,139Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Arkansas Baptist College Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$8,760
Room & Board$8,826
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$22,626
Average Net Price$11,139
Median Debt at Graduation$25,375
Monthly Payment (10yr)$269
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,700
$30–48K$11,820
$48–75K$18,924
$75–110K$20,340
$110K+$20,431
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$11,139
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (14)
Student Body
Undergrads
373
Gender Split
26% / 74%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 91%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate8.0%
Freshman Retention21.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$22,652
8 Years$26,637
10 Years$28,418
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Buffaloes
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
93Average
Estimated from AR state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Dallaspop. 1.3M
292 mi(506 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
293 mi(508 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
325 mi(563 min)