Arlington Baptist University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Arlington Baptist University?

For the 2024-25 academic year, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Arlington Baptist University was $16,950, with $3,179 in required fees. The reported rates were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. Together, those two published charges equal $20,129 before housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $16,950.
• Required undergraduate fees: $3,179.
• Reported part-time undergraduate tuition: $496 per credit hour.
• Reported full-time graduate tuition: $7,920, plus $680 in required graduate fees.

A reported annual room-and-board figure of $9,166 provides context for residential costs, but students should use the university's current housing and meal-plan charges to build their own budget. Adding a room-and-board figure to tuition and fees still would not produce a complete cost of attendance: books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses also matter.

Net price means cost after grants and scholarships, not after loans. Reported average net prices varied by family-income group; for families earning $48,000 or less, the figure was $21,518. An individual aid offer may differ considerably. Aid reports also show that 68% of students in the reported loan cohort borrowed, so applicants should compare both their expected out-of-pocket cost and the amount they would need to repay.

What are the work-study opportunities at Arlington Baptist University?

Paid work, financial aid, and career experience are related but distinct options for Arlington Baptist University students. A campus job pays wages for hours worked; a grant reduces educational costs; and an internship may be paid, unpaid, or taken for academic credit.

Students interested in Federal Work-Study should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ask ABU's financial aid office whether they qualify and what positions are available. Work-Study eligibility does not itself assign a job, and earnings generally arrive through paychecks rather than as an upfront reduction of the tuition bill. Students seeking ordinary part-time work should ask how campus positions are posted and assess whether work hours fit their course schedules.

For career planning, students should also ask their academic program about field placements, employer contacts, and help preparing for applications. ABU does not require an internship of every student, so any internship requirement should be checked at the program level.