Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7476 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2025 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1932 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #9 of 11 | In Memphis |
| #4072 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 733
- Graduates
- 22
- Male:Female Ratio
- 8:92
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bchs.edu
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 30% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 75% | 67% |
| Applicants | 152 | 16 | 136 |
| Admissions | 103 | 12 | 91 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 38 | 3 | 35 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
247 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
166 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 100%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are 19-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 350 (47%) |
|---|---|
| White | 288 (38%) |
| Hispanic | 55 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 28 (4%) |
| Asian | 21 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is $15,395 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 | $12,765 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,450 |
| $48-75K | $15,299 |
| $75-110K | $15,626 |
| $110K+ | $12,549 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,976 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,976 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,976 |
| Fee in-district | $1,870 |
| Fee in-state | $1,870 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,870 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 148 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $3,980 |
| Room charge | $3,380 |
| Meal charge | $600 |
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences majors
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences has granted 199 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs and 2 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 123 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 16 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 13 | ||
| Electroneurodiagnostic & Electroencephalographic Technology & Technologist | 9 | 2 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 9 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 7 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 4 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 25 | 199 | 2 |
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 78% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences has published 259 scientific papers with 1,523 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Law, Sociology, History, Medicine, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 4 |
| 1993 | 8 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 14 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 | 10 |
| 1999 | 5 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 | 14 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 |
| 2002 | 1 | 21 |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 |
| 2005 | 6 | 34 |
| 2006 | 2 | 38 |
| 2007 | 5 | 41 |
| 2008 | 2 | 42 |
| 2009 | 4 | 34 |
| 2010 | 2 | 42 |
| 2011 | 3 | 65 |
| 2012 | 8 | 60 |
| 2013 | 3 | 62 |
| 2014 | 5 | 74 |
| 2015 | 6 | 75 |
| 2016 | 6 | 65 |
| 2017 | 7 | 54 |
| 2018 | 6 | 72 |
| 2019 | 14 | 90 |
| 2020 | 10 | 93 |
| 2021 | 11 | 99 |
| 2022 | 9 | 93 |
| 2023 | 13 | 67 |
| 2024 | 7 | 80 |
General info
| Alternative names | Baptist College of Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Total FTE staff | 163 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1003 Monroe Ave Memphis, Tennessee, 38104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 9015722468 |