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Summary
East Texas Baptist University is a private institution that was founded in 1912. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,197, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. East Texas Baptist University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), 18. Its tuition and fees are $20,500 (2011-12).
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Central to ETBU's mission is the development of intellectual inquiry, social consciousness, wellness, skills for contemporary society, global awareness, and Christian character, for we believe that these endeavors prepare students to accept the obligations and opportunities to serve humanity and the Kingdom of God. Our primary focus is on quality academic programs in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, and selected professional areas. We are committed to Christian stewardship and to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning, leadership development, and academic excellence. We affirm that the liberal arts form the surest foundation for education and that the Christian faith provides the surest foundation for life. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1912 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $51,910,072 |
Applying
When applying to East Texas Baptist University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at East Texas Baptist University is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 50.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 51% |
| Application deadline | August 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at East Texas Baptist University is 15:1, and the school has 57.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at East Texas Baptist University include: Education; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 58.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 27% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
East Texas Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,197, with a gender distribution of 49.6 percent male students and 50.4 percent female students. 82.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 18.0 percent of students live off campus. East Texas Baptist University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
East Texas Baptist University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. East Texas Baptist University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at East Texas Baptist University, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at East Texas Baptist University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 95% - High |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At East Texas Baptist University, 84.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,373.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $20,500 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $5,666 (2011-12) - Low |
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