American Baptist College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6881 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1893 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1804 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #8 of 12 | In Nashville |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 48
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- 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 | 46 (96%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend American Baptist College is $18,124 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 | $18,655 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,252 |
| $48-75K | $12,614 |
| $75-110K | $27,208 |
| $110K+ | $16,441 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,160 |
| Fee in-district | $1,314 |
| Fee in-state | $1,314 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,314 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 68 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,640 |
| Room charge | $4,240 |
| Meal charge | $4,400 |
American Baptist College majors
American Baptist College has granted 8 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at American Baptist College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 6 | |
| Human Services, General | 2 | |
| General Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1 | 8 |
American Baptist College has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 43% | |
| |||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 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
- politicianchairpersonhuman rights activist
- Biography
-
John Robert Lewis was an American civil rights activist and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020. He participated in the 1960 Nashville sit-ins and the Freedom Rides, was the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1963 to 1966, and was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington. Fulfilling many key roles in the civil rights movement and its actions to end legalized racial segregation in the United States, in 1965 Lewis led the first of three Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge where, in an incident that became known as Bloody Sunday, state troopers and police attacked Lewis and the other marchers.
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James Bevel
- Occupations
- politicianactivist
- Biography
-
James Luther Bevel was an American minister, leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in the United States, and convicted child molester. 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
- writerChristian ministercivil rights advocate
- 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 activist
- Biography
-
Bernard Lafayette Jr. is an American civil rights activist and 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 | 34 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
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 |