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CAMPUS ADDRESS
1600 Bishop Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Telephone: 501-374-7856
ADMISSIONS ADDRESS
Director of Admissions
Arkansas Baptist College
1600 Bishop Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Telephone: 501-374-7856 or 7858

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 Minister’s 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.

 

COSTS PER YEAR
2002–03 tuition: $2584
Room and board: $3384
Special fees: $200
Books: $700
Estimated total cost: $6868

1999–2000 FINANCIAL AID–INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING

Percentage of student body that received financial aid: 97

Financial Aid Specific to the School

Financial Aid Deadline: March 15 (priority); May 1

Financial Aid Contact:
Director of Financial Aid
Arkansas Baptist College
1600 Bishop Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Telephone: 501-374-0804

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.

STUDENT BODY PROFILE
Total enrollment: 201
In-state: 187
FACULTY PROFILE
Number of faculty members: 35
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Full-time faculty members: 18
Part-time faculty members: 17
SCHOOL CALENDAR
August-May (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
One summer session.

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: men’s basketball; women’s 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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