Arlington Baptist University

https://abu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,540

1.42% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,863

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

216

97.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22.9%

8 Graduates

About

Arlington Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Arlington Baptist University were General Studies (13 degrees awarded), Pastoral Studies & Counseling (7 degrees), and General Business (2 degrees).

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Arlington Baptist University. 47.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (12 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Arlington Baptist University is $13,540, which is $−960 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Arlington Baptist University is $13,540, which is $−960 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,863.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Arlington Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,540

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Arlington Baptist University was $13,540. The cost of tuition at Arlington Baptist University is $−960 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Arlington Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,863

2021 Value

3.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Arlington Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,863. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Arlington Baptist University grew by 3.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Arlington Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,655

Room and Board

$1,550

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Arlington Baptist University was of $8,655 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.22% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,550. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Arlington Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Arlington Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.7% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Arlington Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Arlington Baptist University was 5.56%, which represents 4 out of the 72 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Arlington Baptist University had a total enrollment of 216 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Arlington Baptist University is 210 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Arlington Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Arlington Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% White, 30.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Black or African American, 1.85% Asian, 1.85% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.926% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Arlington Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.8%) and White Female (18.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Arlington Baptist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 216 students. The full-time enrollment at Arlington Baptist University is 210 and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Arlington Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Arlington Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

35%

2021 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 35%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Arlington Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Arlington Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
97 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
66 enrolled students
Black or African American
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Arlington Baptist University is 44.9% White, 30.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Black or African American, 1.85% Asian, 1.85% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.926% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Arlington Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Arlington Baptist University is black or african american (12 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Arlington Baptist University is General Studies (13 degrees awarded), followed by Pastoral Studies & Counseling (7 degrees) and General Business (2 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (7 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (13 degrees), and EDUCATION. (1 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 (1,791,392 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,179 people), Other managers (711,858 people), Financial managers (479,139 people), and Secondary school teachers (461,997 people).

The most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (7 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (13 degrees), EDUCATION. (1 degrees), and Business (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Arlington Baptist University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (7 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (13 degrees), EDUCATION. (1 degrees), and Business (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,122,141 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (514,091 people), Banking & related activities (494,886 people), Computer Systems Design (487,939 people), and Insurance carriers (418,418 people).

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 (2020)

General Studies
10 degree-majors awarded
Pastoral Studies & Counseling
7 degree-majors awarded
General Business
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Arlington Baptist University was General Studies with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Arlington Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Arlington Baptist University, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (11).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Arlington Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Arlington Baptist University in General Studies, which is 0.857 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Arlington Baptist University in General Studies, which is 1.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from Arlington Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Arlington Baptist University is Female and White (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
White
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Arlington Baptist University is black or african american (12 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Arlington Baptist University is black or african american male (6 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (6 degrees).

Operations

Arlington Baptist University employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Arlington Baptist University are Male Instructor (3), and Female 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 6 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.07M

2021 Salaries

35.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Arlington Baptist University paid a median of $1.07M in salaries, a 35.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$244k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Arlington Baptist University paid a total of $244k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Arlington Baptist University was Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Arlington Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Arlington Baptist University was Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Arlington Baptist University.