How do I schedule a campus tour at Arkansas Baptist College?

Visits to Arkansas Baptist College are by appointment — request a time at https://www.arkansasbaptist.edu/enrollment/campus-tour. No fixed tour times published. Campus tours run Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM; contact admissions to arrange one.

What is the nearest airport to Arkansas Baptist College?

The nearest major airport is Memphis (MEM), about 133 miles away.

Where can I stay when visiting Arkansas Baptist College?

Hotels near campus include Check local hotels, Check budget options. See the visit-planning section on this page for details.

Arkansas Baptist College Campus Tours & Visits — Little Rock, AR

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

—

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

373

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

8%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$28,418

Earnings 10yr

$11,139

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Buffaloes

Wrestling

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

Schools Like This

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Fort Smith, AR · Urban · Private

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR · Rural · Private

59% accept1018 SAT$15,875 net

Central Baptist College

Conway, AR · Urban · Private

46% accept1022 SAT$16,664 net

Lyon College

Batesville, AR · Town · Private

66% accept$22,670 net

Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

Verify at source →

Official High School Transcript

Verify at source →

School Report + Counselor Recommendation

Verify at source →

Two Teacher Recommendations

Verify at source →

SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

Verify at source →

Arkansas Baptist College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

Verify at source →

CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

Verify at source →

Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

Verify at source →

Interview (recommended)Optional

Verify at source →

Get access to view details →

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

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

Programs (14)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate8.0%

Freshman Retention21.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$22,652

10 Years$28,418

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

21%

Below Average

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEMMemphis133 mi

STLSt Louis297 mi

DFWDallas-Fort Worth301 mi

Distance to Cities

Dallas, TX292 mi

~8h 26m drive

St. Louis, MO293 mi

~8h 28m drive

Nashville, TN325 mi

~9h 23m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Arkansas Baptist College

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Buffaloes

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Williams Baptist University

Central Baptist College

Lyon College

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (14)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Plan Your Visit

Days out near Little Rock

Explore