American Baptist College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7144 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1913 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1823 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #8 of 12 | In Nashville |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 46
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- abcnash.edu
American Baptist College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
American Baptist College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
Admissions requirements
American Baptist College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 44 (96%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 1 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American Baptist College is $8,340 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,288 |
|---|---|
| $48-75K | $12,614 |
| $75-110K | $27,208 |
| $110K+ | $16,441 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,604 |
| Fee in-state | $1,604 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,604 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 71 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,640 |
| Room charge | $4,240 |
| Meal charge | $6,120 |
American Baptist College majors
American Baptist College has granted 10 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at American Baptist College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 5 | |
| General Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1 | 10 |
American Baptist College has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 27% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
American Baptist College has published 25 scientific papers with 85 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Art & Design, Psychology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 |
Notable alumni
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John Lewis
- Enrolled in American Baptist College
- In 1961 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- chairpersonhuman rights defenderpolitician
- Biography
-
John Robert Lewis was an American civil rights activist and statesman who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020.
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James Bevel
- Occupations
- politicianactivist
- Biography
-
James Luther Bevel was an American minister and a leader and major strategist of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. As a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and then as its director of direct action and nonviolent education, Bevel initiated, strategized, and developed SCLC's three major successes of the era: the 1963 Birmingham Children's Crusade, the 1965 Selma voting rights movement, and the 1966 Chicago open housing movement. He suggested that SCLC call for and join a March on Washington in 1963 and strategized the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches which contributed to Congressional passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
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C. T. Vivian
- Occupations
- Christian ministercivil rights advocatewriter
- Biography
-
Cordy Tindell Vivian was an American minister, author, and close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. He resided in Atlanta, Georgia, and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership Institute, Inc. He was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
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Bernard Lafayette
- Occupations
- human rights defender
- Biography
-
Bernard Lafayette Jr. is an American civil rights activist, organizer, and Baptist minister, who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He played a leading role in early organizing of the Selma Voting Rights Movement; was a member of the Nashville Student Movement; and worked closely throughout the 1960s movements with groups such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and the American Friends Service Committee.
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Leroy Gilbert
- Enrolled in American Baptist College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- military officerChristian minister
- Biography
-
Leroy Gilbert is a former officer in the United States Navy and Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard.
General info
| Alternative names | ABC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Motto | Light a Flame that lasts forever |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 37 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1800 Baptist World Ctr Dr Nashville, Tennessee, 37207-9980 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 689,000 |
| Phone | 6152561463 |
| Fax | +1 (615) 226 7855 |