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Baptist Health College Little Rock Records Highest Fall Enrollment in Five Years

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR) reached the highest enrollment in five years this fall with 684 students in enrollment. This is a 15% increase from fall 2024 enrollment. This semester, 368 traditional nursing, 150 practical nursing and 166 allied health students are enrolled. 

The increase in enrollment is attributed to the growth in programs to meet market demand, student recruitment and retention and the faithful dedication of faculty and staff to improving student’s experience at the college. 

“We’re thrilled to see more students choosing Baptist Health College Little Rock to begin their careers in health care,” said Dr. Karen James, BHCLR interim president and dean of allied health programs. “This record enrollment reflects our commitment to growing programs that meet workforce needs, supporting students through their journey and ensuring they are prepared to lead and serve in their communities.”

“The growth we’re seeing this fall is a reflection of students’ trust in Baptist Health College Little Rock and the opportunities our programs provide,” said Kristin Waddell, registrar and director of admissions at BHCLR. “It’s exciting to welcome the largest student body we’ve had in five years and to know these future health care professionals are choosing BHCLR as the place to begin their journey.”

Since 1921, Baptist Health College Little Rock has shaped the health of Arkansans by educating and mentoring health care professionals with excellence and Christian compassion. With nine programs of study, including two nursing programs and seven allied health programs, graduates demonstrate entry-level competency in their fields, exemplify professionalism and personify the Baptist Health values. For more information about Baptist Health College Little Rock, visit bhclr.edu

About Baptist Health

For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 250 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app