Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,424. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $20,830 |
| Housing & meals | $8,310 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $4,584 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,900 |
| Total cost of attendance | $33,424 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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ABU net price compared with other Texas colleges
ABU has the 86th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | East Texas Baptist University | $23,911 | 47% | $52,788 |
| 83 | Texas Wesleyan University | $24,066 | 32% | $54,053 |
| 84 | Lubbock Christian University | $24,456 | 51% | $53,787 |
| 85 | Texas Lutheran University | $24,654 | 54% | $53,863 |
| 86 | Arlington Baptist University | $24,906 | 19% | $44,644 |
| 87 | Saint Edward's University | $25,578 | 63% | $58,826 |
| 88 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 |
| 89 | Abilene Christian University | $26,182 | 59% | $55,736 |
| 90 | LeTourneau University | $28,185 | 59% | $57,103 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why ABU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Baptist University | — | $24,906 | 19% | $44,644 | This school |
| Jarvis Christian University | — | $9,825 | 15% | $32,992 | |
| Texas College | — | $10,958 | 14% | $33,752 | |
| Wiley University | — | $7,092 | 24% | $33,159 | |
| North American University | — | $18,721 | 32% | — |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Arlington Baptist University would cost you $15,081 more per year than Jarvis Christian University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Arlington Baptist University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$9,110).
- Jarvis Christian University gives aided families $6,842 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | ABU | Jarvis Christian University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $20,830 | $11,720 | +$9,110 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,000 | +$600 |
| Housing & meals | $8,310 | $9,880 | −$1,570 |
| Personal & travel | $4,584 | $2,680 | +$1,904 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,900 | −$95 | −$1,805 |
| Sticker price | $33,424 | $25,185 | +$8,239 |
| Average grants | −$8,518 | −$15,360 | +$6,842 |
| You pay | $24,906 | $9,825 | +$15,081 |
“+” means ABU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
ABU cost questions
How much is tuition at ABU?
Tuition and fees are $20,830 a year.
What is the total cost of attending ABU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $33,424 a year.
What do families actually pay at ABU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,906 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $21,759; $48–75k pay $26,892; $110k+ pay $25,941.
How much debt do ABU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $9,500, and 20.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Arlington Baptist University overview