Founded in 1939, Arlington Baptist University is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Arlington (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, Arlington Baptist University (ABU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Arlington Baptist University (ABU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 83 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ABU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.