Arlington Baptist College

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.

Arlington Baptist College Highlights

Where Arlington Baptist College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

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

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Arlington Baptist Students

The student enrollment at Arlington Baptist was 144 in 2007-2008 (137 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Arlington Baptist participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Arlington Baptist provides on-campus housing for 160 of its 137 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

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