East Texas Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6052 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1670 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1584 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #81 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 2 | In Marshall |
| #6140 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6178 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6240 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6340 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6476 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 1,634
- Graduates
- 179
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.etbu.edu
East Texas Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
East Texas Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% 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 | 58% | 60% | 56% |
| Applicants | 1,759 | 838 | 921 |
| Admissions | 1,016 | 501 | 515 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 350 | 178 | 172 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
308 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
261 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1131 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 296 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 248 (14%) |
| Asian | 31 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 16 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| Two or more races | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend East Texas Baptist University is $25,092 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 | $20,420 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,417 |
| $48-75K | $20,141 |
| $75-110K | $25,297 |
| $110K+ | $28,532 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,250 | $7,470 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,250 | $7,470 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,250 | $7,470 |
| Fee in-district | $1,430 | $510 |
| Fee in-state | $1,430 | $510 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,430 | $510 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,282 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,956 |
| Room charge | $5,100 |
| Meal charge | $5,856 |
East Texas Baptist University majors
East Texas Baptist University has granted 273 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs and 73 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at East Texas Baptist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 36 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |
| Finance, General | 15 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 12 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | 10 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1 | 10 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 7 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 6 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 4 | |
| Digital Arts | 4 | |
| Education, General | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 3 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Musical Theatre | 1 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 273 | 73 |
East Texas Baptist University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 39% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
East Texas Baptist University has published 120 scientific papers with 1,564 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 4 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 | 21 |
| 2013 | 7 | 23 |
| 2014 | 9 | 40 |
| 2015 | 1 | 59 |
| 2016 | 3 | 87 |
| 2017 | 3 | 94 |
| 2018 | 6 | 112 |
| 2019 | 4 | 114 |
| 2020 | 14 | 173 |
| 2021 | 4 | 171 |
| 2022 | 9 | 187 |
| 2023 | 5 | 165 |
| 2024 | 3 | 141 |
| 2025 | 2 | 121 |
Notable alumni
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Josiah Gilbert Holland
- Occupations
- writernovelistpoetjournalist
- Biography
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Josiah Gilbert Holland was an American novelist, essayist, poet and spiritual mentor to the Nation in the years following the Civil War.
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John Dowdy
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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John Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th district of Texas from 1952 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd district of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery. During his political campaigns his commercials featured the tune "Are You From Dixie" but with the words "Are you for Dowdy, John Dowdy, We'll I'm for Dowdy, too!"
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Brock Gill
- Years
- 1975-.. (age 51)
- Occupations
- stunt performermagician
- Biography
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Brock Gill is an illusionist, stunt artist and evangelist based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
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Sam B. Hall
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Samuel Blakeley Hall Jr. was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 1st congressional district from 1976 to 1985 and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas from 1985 until his death in 1994.
General info
| Alternative names | ETBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Motto | A World of Opportunity in a Community of Faith |
| Colors | navy, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 262 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Tiger Drive Marshall, Texas, 75670-1498 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 9039357963 |