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Arlington Baptist University

#1964 in US ranking Arlington, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$38,239
Tuition & fees
$18,795
Avg. aid
$8,640
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
19%
Median salary
$43,644
1 yr after graduation

What does Arlington Baptist University offer in terms of athletics?

Arlington Baptist University competes in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Reported sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country running, and volleyball.

Prospective athletes should check the current Patriots team roster, season schedule, and recruiting process for their sport, since a sport's presence on an institutional list does not establish which men's or women's teams are active in a particular season. Varsity participation is also different from informal recreation or intramural play. Athletic aid, if offered to an individual, should be confirmed in a written financial-aid award rather than assumed from team interest.

What student groups and Associations are available at Arlington Baptist University?

Student involvement at Arlington Baptist University includes Collegians and choral participation. These offer ways to meet peers outside class, although a named activity should not be assumed to operate in the same format every term.

Students seeking a specific club, leadership role, service project, or performing group should ask for the current student-activities roster and meeting schedule. Institutional activities and recognized student-run organizations are not necessarily the same thing; the distinction matters to applicants who hope to organize events or lead a group.

Who studies at Arlington Baptist University?

Arlington Baptist University is a small institution, with 302 students reported enrolled. Its student-to-faculty ratio is reported as 20 to 1, a campus-wide measure that does not predict the size of every class.

Reported entering groups included 101 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 38 transfer-in students. Most reported students came from Texas, with a smaller share from other U.S. states. Those figures point to a predominantly in-state student body, but they do not describe every student's background or daily experience.

In a separate student-demographics report, Hispanic or Latino, White, and Black or African American students were among the largest reported groups. Counts from different reporting systems or years should not be combined into a single demographic percentage without checking that they cover the same population.

How does student life look like at Arlington Baptist University?

Daily life at Arlington Baptist University combines a small student body with a substantial commuter population. Reported figures indicate that about 60% of students commute and 35% live on campus, so class times, parking, and the timing of activities can affect opportunities to connect with classmates.

The university reports choral groups and personal or psychological counseling, as well as an office serving veterans. Students should check how to access counseling, whether appointments are available remotely or outside class hours, and what first-year support is offered in their intended term. The institution does not report requiring an internship of all students, making it especially useful to examine the practical experiences built into a specific major.

What libraries are available to students at Arlington Baptist University?

The Earl K. Oldham Library is Arlington Baptist University's main campus library. It is the institution's reported single library and is a starting point for course research, reading, and study.

Students planning substantial biblical studies, education research, or graduate work should check the current library catalog for relevant print holdings, databases, journals, borrowing privileges, and research help. They should also verify hours during evenings, weekends, and academic breaks: the library is not reported to maintain a 24-hour study area. Online learners should ask which electronic resources they can use off campus and how to obtain research assistance remotely.

Arlington Baptist University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

302

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

100

Member of Athletic Associations

NCCAA

Total staff

7 full time, 25 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Arlington Baptist University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 284
Graduate: 18

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 291
Part-time: 11

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 33
Men: 67

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 116
Black or African American: 60
White: 100
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 5

Arlington Baptist University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.