Arlington Baptist University
ABU
Arlington, Texas 76012-3425
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Patriots
History & Fun Facts
- •Frank Norris in 1939 as Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute.
- •The university started with 16 students and held classes at the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth.
- •The college's first graduates became pastors or missionaries through the World Fundamental Baptist Fellowship (as World Baptist Fellowship was then known).
- •In 1945, the university was renamed the Bible Baptist Seminary.
Source: Wikipedia
Typical Application Requirements
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
14.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
7.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,500
Programs (33)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
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
44%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Days out near Arlington
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