Arlington Baptist University

https://abu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,950
    14.3% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,267
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    302
    96.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    19.4%
    7 Graduates

    About

    Arlington Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Arlington Baptist University were General Business (16 degrees awarded), Pastoral Studies & Counseling (4 degrees), and General Studies (4 degrees).

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arlington Baptist University. 51.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (17 degrees), 2.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Arlington Baptist University is $16,950, which is $−11,228 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Arlington Baptist University is $16,950, which is $11,228 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,267.

    In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Arlington Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,950
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Arlington Baptist University was $16,950. The cost of tuition at Arlington Baptist University is $−11,228 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,267
    2024 Value
    4.66%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Arlington Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,267. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Arlington Baptist University grew by 4.66%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,165
    Room and Board
    $1,600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Arlington Baptist University was of $13,165 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 30.9% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 9.09% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    93%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    93% of undergraduate students at Arlington Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 9.41% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Arlington Baptist University had a total enrollment of 302 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Arlington Baptist University is 291 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 96.4% of students enrolled at Arlington Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Arlington Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.4% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 1.66% Two or More Races, 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.331% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Arlington Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (27.3%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Black or African American Male (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by White Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    96.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Arlington Baptist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 302 students. The full-time enrollment at Arlington Baptist University is 291 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 96.4% of students enrolled at Arlington Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    41%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Arlington Baptist University was 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Arlington Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      122 enrolled students
    2. White
      109 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      63 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Arlington Baptist University is 40.4% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 1.66% Two or More Races, 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.331% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1 more women than men received degrees from Arlington Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arlington Baptist University is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Arlington Baptist University is General Business (16 degrees awarded), followed by Pastoral Studies & Counseling (4 degrees) and General Studies (4 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Arlington Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Business (16 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (4 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,661,475 people), Accountants & auditors (1,034,452 people), Other managers (804,296 people), Financial managers (542,062 people), and Secondary school teachers (540,308 people).

    The most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University in 2024 are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Business (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4 degrees), and Education (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Business (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4 degrees), and Education (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,181,114 people), Computer Systems Design (600,304 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (554,136 people), Banking & related activities (472,749 people), and Construction (458,400 people).

    The most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Business (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4 degrees), and Education (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Arlington Baptist University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business
      16 degrees awarded
    2. Pastoral Studies & Counseling
      4 degrees awarded
    3. General Studies
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arlington Baptist University was General Business with 16 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    13
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    14
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Arlington Baptist University, which is 0.929 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Arlington Baptist University in General Business, which is 0.6 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Arlington Baptist University in General Business, which is 1.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    24%
    100% Completion Time
    24%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Arlington Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Arlington Baptist University is white (17 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      24 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      18 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      18 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arlington Baptist University is white female (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (18 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Arlington Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 4.95M. Arlington Baptist University employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Arlington Baptist University are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arlington Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.82M
    2024 Salaries
    24.9%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Arlington Baptist University paid a median of $1.82M in salaries, which represents 36.8% of their overall expenditure ($4.95M) and a 24.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 16% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $352k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Arlington Baptist University paid a total of $352k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arlington Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

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