School Overview
Located in Marshall, Texas is East Texas Baptist University, also known as ETBU. This University is a private coeducational Christian University that is associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
East Texas Baptist University became an accredited member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1957. It is also accredited by the Board of nurse examiners for the state of Texas, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the commissions of collegiate nursing education and the National Association of schools of music. It is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In the U.S. News & World Report’s publication, “America’s Best Colleges 2008″ East Texas Baptist University ranked 12th among 48 schools in the category of Best Bachelorette Colleges in the West Region of the United States.
General Information
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Admission Office 1209 North Grove Marshall, TX 75670-1498 (903) 923-2000 (800) 804-3828 Fax: (903) 923-2001 [email protected] Contact: Melissa Fitts Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1209 North Grove Marshall, TX 75670-1498 (903) 935-7963 www.etbu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,210 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 295 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,134 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 55% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 56% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Recommended Secondary school rank: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Recommended TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $14,680 | $16,140 | $17,180 | $19,550 | +13.80% |
| Books and Supplies | $833 | $866 | $892 | $892 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,663 | $4,913 | $5,164 | $5,436 | +5.27% |
| Other | $2,090 | $2,212 | $2,296 | $2,296 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,315 | $4,416 | $4,586 | $4,586 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,161 | $2,212 | $2,296 | $2,296 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $22,266 | $24,131 | $25,532 | $28,174 | +10.35% |
| In-state Off Campus | $21,989 | $23,634 | $24,954 | $27,324 | +9.50% |
| In-state with Family | $15,513 | $17,006 | $18,072 | $20,442 | +13.11% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 293 | 99% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 293 | 99% | $3,174,934 | $10,836 |
| • Federal grants | 114 | 39% | $459,654 | $4,032 |
| • Pell grants | 114 | 39% | $391,031 | $3,430 |
| • Other federal grants | 96 | 33% | $68,623 | $715 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 176 | 60% | $664,794 | $3,777 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 284 | 96% | $2,050,486 | $7,220 |
| Student loan financial aid | 216 | 73% | $1,170,860 | $5,421 |
| • Federal student loans | 216 | 73% | $1,074,514 | $4,975 |
| • Other student loans | 17 | 6% | $96,346 | $5,667 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 192 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce, General | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| History Teacher Education | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Science Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| International/global Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial and organizational Psychology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Bible/biblical Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Missions/missionary Studies and Missiology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Pastoral Studies/counseling | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Religious Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Youth Ministry | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General B Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B,C Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Sociology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
East Texas Baptist University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (903) 935-7963 |
| Website: | https://www.etbu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/apply/apply-now |
| Address: | One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX 75670-1498 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,593 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 31% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,360 (85% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $27,210 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $27,210 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,233 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
East Texas Baptist University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at East Texas Baptist University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| Education | 10 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 7 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 52 | 8 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at East Texas Baptist University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $27,210 |
| Out-of-state | $27,210 |
| Books and supplies | $880 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $13,360 |
| Out-of-state | $13,360 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 395 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 395 | 99% | $15,233 |
| Student loan aid | 289 | 72% | $8,733 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,342 | 90% | $14,978 |
| Federal student loans | 989 | 67% | $6,658 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for East Texas Baptist University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled East Texas Baptist University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,778 | 891 | 887 | Percent admitted | 100% | 60% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 20% | 20% | 19% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
East Texas Baptist University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,593 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,471 |
| Graduate enrollment | 122 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
East Texas Baptist University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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