Accreditation | Arkansas Baptist College
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Accreditation | Arkansas Baptist College
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Accreditation
Last updated:
January 2026
Institutional Accreditation
Arkansas Baptist College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accreditation provides assurance to students and the public that the institution meets threshold standards of quality.
The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted at:
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 800-621-7440
Website:
www.hlcommission.org
What Accreditation Means
Institutional accreditation by HLC assures students, families, and the broader community that Arkansas Baptist College:
Meets rigorous standards of academic quality and institutional effectiveness
Is committed to continuous improvement through regular self-assessment and peer review
Provides educational programs that lead to recognized degrees
Maintains the financial stability necessary to deliver on its educational mission
Operates with integrity in all institutional functions
Accreditation History
Arkansas Baptist College has maintained its accreditation through periodic comprehensive evaluations conducted by HLC. These evaluations involve extensive self-study, peer review visits, and demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding accreditation criteria.
HLC Criteria for Accreditation
Mission:
The institution's mission is clear and articulated publicly, guiding its operations.
Integrity:
The institution acts with integrity and its conduct is ethical and responsible.
Teaching and Learning (Quality):
The institution provides high-quality education.
Teaching and Learning (Evaluation):
The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its programs.
Institutional Effectiveness:
The institution's resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission.
Program Approvals
Arkansas Baptist College is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the
Arkansas Division of Higher Education
. All degree programs offered by the college are approved by the appropriate state and accrediting bodies.
Memberships and Affiliations
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Questions About Accreditation
For questions regarding the accreditation status of Arkansas Baptist College, please contact the Office of the President at
501-420-1200
or
info@arkansasbaptist.edu
.
Skip to main content
Compliance
Accreditation
Last updated:
January 2026
Institutional Accreditation
Arkansas Baptist College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accreditation provides assurance to students and the public that the institution meets threshold standards of quality.
The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted at:
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 800-621-7440
Website:
www.hlcommission.org
What Accreditation Means
Institutional accreditation by HLC assures students, families, and the broader community that Arkansas Baptist College:
Meets rigorous standards of academic quality and institutional effectiveness
Is committed to continuous improvement through regular self-assessment and peer review
Provides educational programs that lead to recognized degrees
Maintains the financial stability necessary to deliver on its educational mission
Operates with integrity in all institutional functions
Accreditation History
Arkansas Baptist College has maintained its accreditation through periodic comprehensive evaluations conducted by HLC. These evaluations involve extensive self-study, peer review visits, and demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding accreditation criteria.
HLC Criteria for Accreditation
Mission:
The institution's mission is clear and articulated publicly, guiding its operations.
Integrity:
The institution acts with integrity and its conduct is ethical and responsible.
Teaching and Learning (Quality):
The institution provides high-quality education.
Teaching and Learning (Evaluation):
The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its programs.
Institutional Effectiveness:
The institution's resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission.
Program Approvals
Arkansas Baptist College is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the
Arkansas Division of Higher Education
. All degree programs offered by the college are approved by the appropriate state and accrediting bodies.
Memberships and Affiliations
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Questions About Accreditation
For questions regarding the accreditation status of Arkansas Baptist College, please contact the Office of the President at
501-420-1200
or
info@arkansasbaptist.edu
.