Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-6068
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.0%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (14)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
21%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Buffaloes
History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, and was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas.
- •The campus remained at that site, and the cornerstone for the Old Main building was laid on November 2, 1893, but it took several years to complete the building.
- •In 1913, it included a 3-story boys dormitory, a manual training building, and the president's home.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost of Living
Estimated from AR state average + city premium
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