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Arlington Baptist University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Arlington, TX

$13,540

Avg tuition

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About Arlington Baptist University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Arlington Baptist University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Arlington, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 213, and admissions are selective. The university offers 5 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,540.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

35% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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216

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

45%

Hispanic

31%

Black

19%

Asian

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Unknown

0%

Two or more races

Information not available

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Female student population

39%

Socio-economic diversity

65% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

102

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

43% On-campus

57% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 40% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,540 $13,540
Graduate $8,010 $8,010

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,550
On-campus room and board $7,278
On-campus other expenses $4,190
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,140
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,925
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,925

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $26,558 $26,558
Off-campus without family $30,155 $30,155
Off-campus with family $20,015 $20,015

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

65%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

53%

Pell Grant

65%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,889
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $6,421
Pell Grant Aid $3,771

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCCAA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

4

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.