Arkansas Baptist College

www.arkansasbaptist.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,760

2023 Average Net Price

$11,047

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

373

87.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

2.63%

4 Graduates

About

Arkansas Baptist College is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Arkansas Baptist College were General Interdisciplinary Studies (5 degrees awarded), Religious Studies (2 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (1 degrees).

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas Baptist College. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (23 degrees), 23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas Baptist College is $8,760, which is $−3,431 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas Baptist College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 345 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Arkansas Baptist College is $8,760, which is $3,432 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,047.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Arkansas Baptist College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Arkansas Baptist College was $8,760. The cost of tuition at Arkansas Baptist College is $−3,432 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arkansas Baptist College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,047

2023 Value

54.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Arkansas Baptist College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,047. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Arkansas Baptist College grew by 54.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arkansas Baptist College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,303

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arkansas Baptist College was of $8,303 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arkansas Baptist College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Arkansas Baptist College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.95% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arkansas Baptist College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Arkansas Baptist College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 345 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arkansas Baptist College had a total enrollment of 373 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas Baptist College is 326 students and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Arkansas Baptist College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arkansas Baptist College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.2% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Two or More Races, 1.07% White, and 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Arkansas Baptist College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (66.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arkansas Baptist College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 373 students. The full-time enrollment at Arkansas Baptist College is 326 and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Arkansas Baptist College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arkansas Baptist College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

21%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arkansas Baptist College was 21%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Arkansas Baptist College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arkansas Baptist College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
340 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
17 enrolled students
Two or More Races
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arkansas Baptist College is 91.2% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Two or More Races, 1.07% White, and 0.268% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.536%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2 more women than men received degrees from Arkansas Baptist College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arkansas Baptist College is black or african american (23 degrees awarded). There were 23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Arkansas Baptist College is General Interdisciplinary Studies (5 degrees awarded), followed by Religious Studies (2 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arkansas Baptist College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas Baptist College are Accountants & auditors (1,025,075 people), Other managers (805,657 people), Financial managers (525,557 people), Chief executives & legislators (411,086 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (268,170 people).

The most specialized majors at Arkansas Baptist College in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (5 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas Baptist College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Arkansas Baptist College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (5 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Business (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arkansas Baptist College are Elementary & secondary schools (422,104 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (368,614 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (248,128 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,006 people), and Individual & family services (155,149 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arkansas Baptist College.

Most Common (2023)

General Human Services
4 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
3 degrees awarded
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arkansas Baptist College was General Human Services with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Arkansas Baptist College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Baptist College, which is 0.846 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arkansas Baptist College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Arkansas Baptist College in General Interdisciplinary Studies, which is 4 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to women at Arkansas Baptist College in General Human Services. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from Arkansas Baptist College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (12.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Arkansas Baptist College is Female and Black or African American (12.1% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
23 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arkansas Baptist College is black or african american (23 degrees awarded). There were 23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
10 degrees awarded
White Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arkansas Baptist College is black or african american female (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (10 degrees).

Operations

Arkansas Baptist College employs 12 Assistant professors, 1 Professors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Arkansas Baptist College are Female Assistant professor (8), Male Assistant professor (4), and Male Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas Baptist College are: Service, with 27 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.51M

2023 Salaries

27.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Arkansas Baptist College paid a median of $6.51M in salaries, a 27.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 46.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$701k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Arkansas Baptist College paid a total of $701k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arkansas Baptist College were Assistant professor with 12 employees, Professor with 1 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arkansas Baptist College were Service with 27 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arkansas Baptist College was Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, Male Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Male Associate professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arkansas Baptist College.

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