Christian college
#3 Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in TexasArlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist
Real cost
Average price after aid $24,906 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Arlington Baptist University is a Baptist university in Arlington, Texas. Chapel meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays with required attendance, a Campus Pastor leads spiritual life, and every undergraduate takes a Bible core and a one-credit Spiritual Formation course each semester.
Faith life at a glance
A week at Arlington Baptist University
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In the college’s own words
Source: abu.edu“All ABU undergraduate students are required to participate in at least one university-approved mission trip before graduation.”
Source: abu.edu“Bible studies and discipleship sessions are conducted in the student union building at least one evening per week.”
Source: abu.edu“Each student is required to complete 16 hours a semester of community service with their chosen organization.”
Questions students ask
Do I have to go to chapel?
Attendance is required of all students who attend classes on chapel days, Tuesday and Thursday.
Source: abu.eduWhat's a normal week?
Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., and Bible studies and discipleship sessions are held in the student union at least one evening a week.
Source: abu.eduWhere do I find community?
Students can get involved in a local church by connecting with ministries that visit chapel and with the campus pastor, who helps students find church community.
Source: abu.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Each student completes 16 hours a semester of community service, and every undergraduate completes at least one university-approved mission trip.
Source: abu.eduRankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In Texas
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.19%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.41%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,085
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Worship and chapel
77 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Tuesday and Thursday chapel (two a week).)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM.”
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Attendance is required of all students on chapel days; the catalog counts unexcused absences each term.)
Sources (2)
- Student Handbook 2025-2026abu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, and attendance is required of all students.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027abu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, and attendance is required of all students who attend classes on those days.”
- Student Handbook 2025-2026abu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students can get involved in a local church by connecting with the ministries that visit our chapel services or by reaching out to our Campus Pastor, Mike Sellers, who helps students find a church community and opportunities to serve.”
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
- Student Handbook 2025-2026, Campus Buildingsabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Wayne Martin Fine Arts Chapel. This building houses department chairs, faculty, the Campus Pastor’s office, and the chapel.”
- Student Handbook 2025-2026, Campus Buildingsabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Bible and theology
96 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Nine Bible and theology courses are required of every bachelor's student (BIBL1301, 1302, 2301, 2302, 3321, 3322, 3303, 4321, 4322). PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview is counted under T3, not here.)
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Every student at ABU is required to complete 30 hours of Bible coursework as identified below.”
“BIBL1301 Old Testament Survey 1 3 BIBL1302 Old Testament Survey 2 3 PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview 3 BIBL2301 New Testament Survey 1 3 BIBL2302 New Testament Survey 2 3”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament Survey 1 and 2 and New Testament Survey 1 and 2 are all required.)
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“BIBL1301 Old Testament Survey 1 3 BIBL1302 Old Testament Survey 2 3 PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview 3 BIBL2301 New Testament Survey 1 3 BIBL2302 New Testament Survey 2 3”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview, counted once here and not under T1.)
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, PHIL1311 Biblical Worldviewabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview (3 credit hours) This course will present the doctrinal distinctives and history of Arlington Baptist University and the fundamentals of worldviews with an emphasis on the worldview of historic, biblical”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, PHIL1311 Biblical Worldviewabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Missionabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Learning and faith are integrated in all programs to provide a balanced educational experience”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Missionabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“In completing a minimum of 30 credit hours, every student earns a Bible major.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Statement of Faithabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men supernaturally inspired”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Statement of Faithabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Christian community
80 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three named ministry staff: the Campus Pastor and the two biblical counseling staff.)
Sources (2)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students can get involved in a local church by connecting with the ministries that visit our chapel services or by reaching out to our Campus Pastor, Mike Sellers, who helps students find a church community and opportunities to serve.”
- Student Handbook 2025-2026, Campus Resourcesabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Discipleship Campus Pastor”
“Currently, the counseling center is staffed by a husband-and-wife team, Dr. Charles Kuthe and his wife Erin Kuthe.”
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
Sources (1)
- Student Handbook 2025-2026, Student Activitiesabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Bible studies and discipleship sessions are conducted in the student union building at least one evening per week.”
- Student Handbook 2025-2026, Student Activitiesabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (All faculty affirm the Statement of Faith.)
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Academic Programsabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“All faculty members are born-again believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and have affirmed the ABU Statement of Faith.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Academic Programsabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
Sources (2)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students can get involved in a local church by connecting with the ministries that visit our chapel services or by reaching out to our Campus Pastor, Mike Sellers, who helps students find a church community and opportunities to serve.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Church Membershipabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students living in the area will be introduced to multiple local churches of like faith during the week of orientation”
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Campus Pastor leads chapel and discipleship.)
Sources (1)
- Student Handbook 2025-2026, Campus Resourcesabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Discipleship Campus Pastor”
- Student Handbook 2025-2026, Campus Resourcesabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Missions and service
78 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or outreach officeYes
Sources (2)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Pastor Mike Sellers can help connect students with service opportunities both on and off campus.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Office of Student Life will provide many opportunities for volunteer service at various churches or organizations in the area.”
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Each student is required to complete 16 hours a semester of community service with their chosen organization.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Missions trips offered to studentsSome (A mission trip is required of every undergraduate; recorded as available.)
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Mission Trip Requirementabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“All ABU undergraduate students are required to participate in at least one university-approved mission trip before graduation.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Mission Trip Requirementabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Office of Student Life will provide many opportunities for volunteer service at various churches or organizations in the area.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (A mission trip fund supports missionary efforts around the globe.)
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Mission Fundabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“ABU maintains a mission trip fund to assist missionary efforts around the globe, primarily the trips of ABU students.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Mission Fundabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“it is required that each student spend time in worship and in service, helping people in some form.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Strengths
- Chapel meets twice a week, and attendance is required of students on those days.
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027abu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, and attendance is required of all students who attend classes on those days.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027abu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Every undergraduate completes nine Bible and theology courses, including Old and New Testament surveys, and a Biblical Worldview course.
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“BIBL1301 Old Testament Survey 1 3 BIBL1302 Old Testament Survey 2 3 PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview 3 BIBL2301 New Testament Survey 1 3 BIBL2302 New Testament Survey 2 3”
“PHIL1311 Biblical Worldview (3 credit hours) This course will present the doctrinal distinctives and history of Arlington Baptist University and the fundamentals of worldviews with an emphasis on the worldview of historic, biblical”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology Coreabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- All faculty affirm the Statement of Faith, and the catalog states that learning and faith are integrated in all programs.
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Academic Programsabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“All faculty members are born-again believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and have affirmed the ABU Statement of Faith.”
“Learning and faith are integrated in all programs to provide a balanced educational experience”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Academic Programsabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Every undergraduate completes 16 service hours each semester and one mission trip before graduating.
Sources (1)
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Each student is required to complete 16 hours a semester of community service with their chosen organization.”
“All ABU undergraduate students are required to participate in at least one university-approved mission trip before graduation.”
- ABU Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Spiritual Formationabu.edu/s/2026_2027-Catalog-rev102026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
- The official pages list no weekly worship night or regular prayer time apart from chapel.
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM.”
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor's office, Wayne Martin Fine Arts Chapel
- Address: 3001 W Division, Arlington, TX 76012
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: chapel
Source: abu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, abu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026
Campus ministry
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM.”
“Students can get involved in a local church by connecting with the ministries that visit our chapel services or by reaching out to our Campus Pastor, Mike Sellers, who helps students find a church community and opportunities to serve.”
Christian clubs and student life
4 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published
Faith formation 1
- Bible studies and discipleship sessionsOn campusAt least one evening per weekHeld in the student union building.
Clubs and groups 1
- Student praise bandOn campusChapel servicesA student-led band leads worship at the start of each chapel service.
Service 2
- Spiritual Formation volunteer serviceSixteen volunteer hours each semester through a church, community organization or Christian ministry.
- Mission trip requirementOne university-approved mission trip before graduation.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Chapel, worship and prayer
Confirm with the campus ministry
Chapel 1
- Tuesday, Thursday10:45 AM–11:45 AM · Chapel hour, Tuesday and Thursday; the page says chapel is twice a week.
Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.
Sources for these times (1)
- Spiritual Life | Arlington Baptist Universityabu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM.”
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $33,424 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 268 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 68% · Women 32% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 46% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 6% |
| Total students | 276 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $24,906 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $33,424 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 19% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 22% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 38% |
| First-year retention | 41% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $44,644 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,648 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 53% |
Value index: 20 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Liberal arts and general studies | |
| Theology and religious studies | |
| Education |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 4% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $8,980 |
| Students per faculty member | 20 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 6%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 22%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Dorm space | For about 67% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)About 13 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Town population | 397,742Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | ArlingtonAbout 3 miles away · about 10 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 45°F in January · 85°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Arlington Six Flags, TX, about 5 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Christian churches nearby
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Questions families ask
- Is Arlington Baptist University a Christian college?
- Yes. Arlington Baptist University is a Christian college.
- What is Arlington Baptist University’s Compass Score?
- 67 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
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- IPEDS unit ID 222877
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
- Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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