The College is the only Baptist-affiliated Historically Black College west of the Mississippi and has a student population close to one thousand from all across the United States.

Arkansas Baptist College prepares students for a life of service grounded in academic scholarship, the liberal arts tradition, social responsibility, Christian Development and preparation for employment in a global community.

Arkansas Baptist College seeks to become a leader in Christian based higher education where students are lifelong learners, seeking and building the Kingdom of God, engaged within their communities, and gain employment in industries that are changing the world.