by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 158 undergraduates in 2020, ABU is a very small, private university located in Arlington, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by ABU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our ABU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Faith-based colleges and universities like ABU typically have similar core requirements and offerings to secular institutions but likely require undergraduates to take some religious studies.
If a Baptist enhanced curriculum interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit ABU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", ABU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit ABU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our ABU for Veterans Guide.
ABU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
ABU has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 158 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 150 (94.9%). Part-time attendance was 8 (5.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 8 | 158 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, ABU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank ABU #1088 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at ABU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the ABU Diversity Guide.
ABU has a total of 55 student athletes, 41 men and 14 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $59,955 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $59,955 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Arlington Baptist University Athletics