Arlington Baptist College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Arlington Baptist College, also known as ABC, is located in Arlington, Texas. It is a four-year, private Bible College established in 1939 by renowned Fundamentalist J. Frank Norris. ABC was initially known as the Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute. It became the Arlington Baptist College in 1972. Students are offered certificate programs, diploma courses and bachelor’s degrees in areas of study like pastoral ministry, music ministry, youth ministry, counseling, Biblical general studies, Biblical languages and children’s ministry.

ABC has several on-campus student organizations, many of which are operated by the school’s Student Government. It also oversees the cultural, social and spiritual affairs of ABC’s students. Some of the organizations available to students at ABC include the Student Missionary, the Student Preachers Fellowship, Ladies in Fellowship Training and the 4:12 Group. Financial aid is provided to students in the form of awards, scholarships and grants. The Earl K. Oldham Scholarship, the Booker-White Award, the Immy Jarvis/Susan Mcqueen Memorial Scholarship and the Olive Tree Ministry Scholarship are some of the awards and scholarships available at ABC.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 140 in 2009-2010 (125 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Arlington Baptist provides on-campus housing for 144 of its 125 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Arlington Baptist offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (14 awarded)

• Education
• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (6 awarded)

• Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling