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Arkansas Baptist College

1600 Bishop St, Little rock, AR 72202-6099 -

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Arkansas Baptist College is committed to showing personal interest in every student with regard to scholarship and the development of character and personality; providing basic tools, communication skills, global perspectives and a general education; providing the knowledge and skills necessary to secure employment and providing a Christian philosophy of life within the framework of proper moral conduct.

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School Overview:

	Arkansas Baptist College
County	Pulaski County, AR
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	259 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	28 students

Total Enrollment	287 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	150 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	96%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	96%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,025
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	17%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$300
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$1,000
% Students Receiving Loans	53%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$2,625

School Notes:

Arkansas Baptist College, an HBCU located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a historically black four-year liberal arts college that also offers associate degrees and certified educational programs.
Originally known as the Minister’s Institute, the College was founded in 1884 by both white and black religious leaders. The school’s name was officially changed to Arkansas Baptist College in 1885.
As the only black Baptist higher education institution west of the Mississippi River, Arkansas Baptist College offers college students a four year liberal arts education with a spiritual development component. The historic College offers degrees in business administration, human services, criminal justice and religious studies. Students can also attain a two year associate liberal arts degree. The College also offers certificate programs.
The College is affiliated with the Consolidated Missionary Baptist Convention of Arkansas, and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Profile last updated: 07/09/2011.

In the News:

Arkansas Baptist College student murdered (CW Arkansas)
posted on June 19, 2011 at 03:15:47 am
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- Tonight, Little Rock police just named a murder suspect they want to question about the point-blank shooting death of an Arkansas Baptist College student.
Hope native baseball coach's player drafted by reigning MLB world champs (Hope Star)
posted on June 13, 2011 at 04:41:35 pm
Shawn Regan, Hope native and head baseball coach of the Arkansas Baptist College Buffaloes recently had one of his players drafted in the 2011 MLB draft.
Joe Johnson talks Hogs, acting and Super Truck (Arkansas Times)
posted on June 7, 2011 at 08:44:20 pm
Nelson Chenault This Saturday and Sunday, Joe Johnson serves as honorary chairman of Hoop Jams , a three-on-three basketball tournament sponsored by Arkansas Baptist College at the Clinton Presidential Center. In advance of the tournament, the former Razorback and perennial NBA All-Star sat down with the Times to talk about the possibility of a lockout, what Mike Anderson’s return means for the ...
Arkansas Baptist College adds wrestling, softball (Baxter Bulletin)
posted on May 25, 2011 at 10:17:33 am
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Baptist College has announced plans to add wrestling and softball to its lineup of collegiate sports.
Arkansas Baptist College adds wrestling, softball (Stamford Advocate)
posted on May 24, 2011 at 05:12:33 pm
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Baptist College has announced plans to add wrestling and softball to its lineup of collegiate sports. College President Fitz Hill and athletic director Charles Ripley said in a news release that both sports will begin competing in the 2011-2012 academic year.