School Highlights
Arkansas Baptist College serves 646 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,040
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arkansas Baptist College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arkansas Baptist College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
94 staff
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arkansas Baptist College has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Arkansas Baptist College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
646 students
1,611 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
568 students
595 students
# Part-Time Students
78 students
1,058 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
646 students
217 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
568 students
595 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
78 students
1,058 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
470 students
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
76%
18%
% White
2%
61%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3818%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0827%
0.3095%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,400
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,040 is less than the state average of $11,533. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,040
$11,533
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,375
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,300
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arkansas Baptist College cost?
Arkansas Baptist College's private state tuition is approximately $8,040.
What is Arkansas Baptist College's ranking?
Arkansas Baptist College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas Baptist College located?
Arkansas Baptist College is located in the Central High Historic District neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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