Arkansas Baptist College Athletics

Arkansas Baptist College competes in NAIA athletics, which represents a mid-level of college sports between major Division I programs and smaller Division III schools. The Buffaloes field teams in 8 varsity sports with 236 total athletes. With an enrollment of 373 students, athletes make up an impressive 63% of the student body. The athletic department distributes $191,070 in scholarships across all sports programs. As a historically black college founded in 1884, Arkansas Baptist has deep roots in HBCU athletics traditions. The school's student-athlete ratio of 15:1 means coaches can provide personalized attention to players. The heavily male enrollment of 74% likely reflects the appeal of the athletic programs to prospective student-athletes seeking both competitive sports and academic opportunities at an affordable HBCU.