Academics
Arkansas Baptist College, a small liberal arts school in Little Rock, aims for spiritual development alongside scholarship, social responsibility, and career growth. Known locally as the home of the Buffalos, ABC offers nine bachelor’s degrees and seven associate degrees across Business Administration, Religious Studies, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Performing Arts. Students at ABC have myriad opportunities to customize their education and put it to use, even before graduation. Interdisciplinary students in the Religious Studies program have the option to expand their educational scope with courses in music, community leadership, social justice, and business, while performing arts students can specialize in music or music business. The Business program offers concentrations in administration, accounting, entrepreneurship, and even sports management. Urban planning students are given the opportunity to hone their skills by directly collaborating on development projects with the city of Little Rock. And the Derek Olivier Research Institute at ABC provides action-oriented solutions to prevent violence in communities across America.
Career
Situated near the Clinton library in Little Rock, ABC’s striking colonial-style Main Building sits at the heart of a faithful, close-knit community. While over 70% of ABC’s nearly 500 students are seeking two-year degrees, about 13% still choose to live in the on-campus housing that is available to all. Regular church services and peer-led Bible study are familiar Buffalo rituals, and a walk through campus isn’t complete without hearing the harmonies of one of ABC’s many choral groups or gospel trilling from Buffalo Radio. Students rally around the marching band in support of athletes who compete as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association in football, basketball, wrestling, soccer, and track. Making up almost 25% of the student population, women have a robust presence in athletic and Greek life. Lady Buffs square off in basketball, soccer, and softball, and 75% of female students participate in sororities.
Culture
True to its original goal of training African American Baptist ministers, religion is one of ABC’s most popular areas of matriculation. ABC alumni enjoy careers in ministry, education, social justice, and business. Graduates starting their own enterprises have access to ABC’s low-interest entrepreneurship loan of up to $5,000.
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