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Arlington Baptist University

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Arlington 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

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 10:45AMChapel
  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    • 10:45AMChapel
  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “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.”

    Source: abu.edu

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.edu
What'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.edu
Where 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.edu
Can 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.edu

Rankings

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

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
20 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

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.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

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)
    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.”
      Chapel meets twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 to 11:45 AM.
  • 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)
    1. 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.”
      Chapel attendance is required of all students on the chapel days.
    2. 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.”
      Chapel attendance is required on the Tuesday and Thursday chapel days (catalog).
  • 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)
    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.”
      A named Campus Pastor helps students find a church and serve; the page presents him as the campus pastor.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      The campus chapel and the Campus Pastor's office are in the Wayne Martin Fine Arts Chapel building.
  • 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).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

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)
    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.”
      Every undergraduate must complete 30 hours of Bible coursework, listed in the core.
      “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”
      The required Bible core includes Old Testament and New Testament survey courses, and Biblical Worldview.
  • 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)
    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”
      The required Bible core includes Old Testament and New Testament survey courses, and Biblical Worldview.
  • 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)
    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”
      Biblical Worldview is a required 3-credit course on the historic biblical worldview.
  • 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)
    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”
      The catalog states that learning and faith are integrated in all programs.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      A Bible major is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    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”
      The college publishes a Statement of Faith.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

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)
    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.”
      A named Campus Pastor helps students find a church and serve; the page presents him as the campus pastor.
    2. Student Handbook 2025-2026, Campus Resourcesabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Discipleship Campus Pastor”
      The Campus Pastor is the listed contact for discipleship.
      “Currently, the counseling center is staffed by a husband-and-wife team, Dr. Charles Kuthe and his wife Erin Kuthe.”
      A husband-and-wife ministry team staffs the biblical counseling center.
  • 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)
    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.”
      Bible studies and discipleship sessions meet weekly in the student union.
  • 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)
    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.”
      All faculty have affirmed the ABU Statement of Faith.
  • 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)
    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.”
      A named Campus Pastor helps students find a church and serve; the page presents him as the campus pastor.
    2. 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”
      Students living nearby are introduced to local churches during orientation.
  • 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)
    1. Student Handbook 2025-2026, Campus Resourcesabu.edu/s/ABU-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Discipleship Campus Pastor”
      The Campus Pastor is the listed contact for discipleship.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

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)
    1. 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.”
      The Campus Pastor helps connect students with service opportunities.
    2. 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.”
      The Office of Student Life offers volunteer service at local churches and organizations.
  • 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)
    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.”
      Each student completes 16 service hours each semester.
  • 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)
    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.”
      Every undergraduate must complete one approved mission trip before graduating.
  • 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)
    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.”
      The Office of Student Life offers volunteer service at local churches and organizations.
  • 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)
    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.”
      The college keeps a mission trip fund for missionary efforts around the globe.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      Students are required to spend time in worship and service.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets twice a week, and attendance is required of students on those days.
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      Chapel attendance is required on the Tuesday and Thursday chapel days (catalog).
  • Every undergraduate completes nine Bible and theology courses, including Old and New Testament surveys, and a Biblical Worldview course.
    Sources (1)
    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”
      The required Bible core includes Old Testament and New Testament survey courses, and Biblical Worldview.
      “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”
      Biblical Worldview is a required 3-credit course on the historic biblical worldview.
  • All faculty affirm the Statement of Faith, and the catalog states that learning and faith are integrated in all programs.
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      All faculty have affirmed the ABU Statement of Faith.
      “Learning and faith are integrated in all programs to provide a balanced educational experience”
      The catalog states that learning and faith are integrated in all programs.
  • Every undergraduate completes 16 service hours each semester and one mission trip before graduating.
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      Each student completes 16 service hours each semester.
      “All ABU undergraduate students are required to participate in at least one university-approved mission trip before graduation.”
      Every undergraduate must complete one approved mission trip before graduating.

Concerns

  • The official pages list no weekly worship night or regular prayer time apart from chapel.
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      Chapel meets twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 to 11:45 AM.

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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

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Source: abu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, abu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  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.”
    Chapel meets twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 to 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.”
    A named Campus Pastor helps students find a church and serve; the page presents him as the campus pastor.

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 campus
    At least one evening per week
    Held in the student union building.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Student praise bandOn campus
    Chapel services
    A student-led band leads worship at the start of each chapel service.

Service 2

  • Spiritual Formation volunteer service
    Sixteen volunteer hours each semester through a church, community organization or Christian ministry.
  • Mission trip requirement
    One 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)
  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.”
    Chapel meets twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 to 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.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$21,759
$30,001–$48,000$21,518
$48,001–$75,000$26,892
$75,001–$110,000$28,642
Over $110,000$25,941

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.

Value and outcomes
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 students276
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 retention41%
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 grants53%

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).

Most common bachelor’s fields
FieldShare of degrees
Business62%
Liberal arts and general studies15%
Theology and religious studies15%
Education8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older4%
On-campus room and board (per year)$8,980
Students per faculty member20 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 6%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time22%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Dorm spaceFor about 67% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceDallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)About 13 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population397,742Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreArlingtonAbout 3 miles away · about 10 minutes by car
Typical weather45°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.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

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.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Arlington Baptist University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 mi0.5 miSpiritual Life and Campus Pastor's office, Wayne Martin Fine Arts Chapel: 0.2 miArlington Baptist University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

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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About this school’s data
  • 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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