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Total Enrollment: 187
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Location: Arkansas Baptist is located in Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas (population 395,000). The city is served by mass bus and passenger rail service. The airport is 8 miles away. Little Rock is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, offering students access to fine dining, shopping, concerts, and plays.
HISTORY
Arkansas Baptist College is a four-year, private, coed, liberal arts college affiliated with the Arkansas Baptist Consolidated Convention. Founded in 1884 as the Ministers Institute, the name changed to the Baptist Institute before becoming Arkansas Baptist College in 1885.
As a church-affiliated institution, Arkansas Baptist provides a liberal arts program in a Christian-centered environment. The college programs are designed to develop the academic, social, and spiritual potential of each of its students. Arkansas Baptist forms part of a cooperative center with Philander Smith and Shorter College in sharing resources and programs.
ACCREDITATION
Arkansas Baptist College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
19992000 FINANCIAL AIDINSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
Percentage of student body that received financial aid: 97
Financial Aid Specific to the School
Financial Aid Deadline: March 15 (priority); May 1
Open admissions.
Entrance Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school (or equivalent) and completion of the following 18 units: 4 English, 3 mathematics, 2 science, 3 social science, and 6 electives; some foreign language recommended; submit official high school transcript; minimum 2.0 GPA. A $10 application fee is required.
Admission Application Deadline: Open admissions.
Admission Contact: Director of Admissions, Arkansas Baptist College, 1600 Bishop Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202; Telephone: 501-574-7856 Ext. 19.
Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 124 credit hours and completion of core requirements, including 9 hours of religion; minimum 2.0 GPA; 30 hours in residence.
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts/General, Religion/Religious Studies, Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Computer Science, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Social Work
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Arkansas Baptist College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Intercollegiate Sports: mens basketball; womens basketball, softball, and volleyball
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Arkansas Baptist College, 1600 Bishop Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202; Telephone: 501-373-6886.
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Services: Health services, career planning, and placement; student employment services; day care for preschoolers; remedial instruction.
Campus Activities: Social and cultural activities include chorale and religious activities.
Housing Availability: 90 housing spaces.
Web site: None available.
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