Welcome to Arkansas Baptist College

Arkansas Baptist College (ABC), originally known as the Minister’s Institute, was founded by both black and white religious leaders in 1884. Arkansas Baptist College is a private, historically black, four-year liberal arts college. Arkansas Baptist College is dedicated to the development of graduates who are exceptionally educated, spiritually and culturally aware, and able to meet the demands of our rapidly advancing society.

Located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, near the Rivermarket area and the Clinton Presidential Library, Arkansas Baptist College is unique in its contribution to higher education. ABC, a historically black college (HBCU), has a small, cohesive, student-centered environment with an open enrollment policy, accepting all eligible students with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

As the only black, Baptist higher education institution west of the Mississippi River, ABC offers degrees in business administration, human services, criminal justice, public administration and religious studies. In addition, ABC is also committed to the total development of our students, educationally, spiritually, and physically. Please visit www.abcbuffaloes.com for more information on Arkansas Baptist College’s growing athletic program.

The Arkansas Baptist College Vision

To see our community, state, and nation positively influenced through the integration of academic scholarship and Christian principles to address issues having a detrimental effect on society.

The Arkansas Baptist College Mission

Arkansas Baptist College is committed to the following purposes:

1. To show personal interest in every student with regard to scholarship and the development of character and personality;
2. To provide basic tools, communication skills, global Perspectives and general education which are required in everyday contacts;
3. To provide knowledge, training and skills necessary for securing employment, and
4. To provide a Christian philosophy of life with a frame for proper moral conduct. Arkansas Baptist College is committed to graduating students with an enhanced sense of community awareness and social responsibility.

The Arkansas Baptist College Values

To reach out and offer educational opportunities to deserving students who initially may not be motivated to pursue empowerment through higher education. ABC will build relationships that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to academic scholarship while valuing the teaching principles of Jesus Christ.