East Texas Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5991 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1692 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1606 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #81 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 2 | In Marshall |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,579
- Graduates
- 192
- 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 68% and is among the top 29% 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% | 66% | 69% |
| Applicants | 1,449 | 692 | 757 |
| Admissions | 981 | 459 | 522 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 389 | 198 | 191 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
418 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
216 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 | 1101 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 310 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 218 (12%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 26 (1%) |
| Asian | 26 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend East Texas Baptist University is $24,169 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 | $17,810 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,987 |
| $48-75K | $19,479 |
| $75-110K | $24,409 |
| $110K+ | $26,964 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,450 | $6,966 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,450 | $6,966 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,450 | $6,966 |
| Fee in-district | $1,460 | $470 |
| Fee in-state | $1,460 | $470 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,460 | $470 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,216 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,145 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $5,345 |
East Texas Baptist University majors
East Texas Baptist University has granted 284 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 77 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at East Texas Baptist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 25 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 23 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 15 | |
| Education, General | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 13 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 13 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 11 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 6 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 5 | |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 3 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Sports Communication | 2 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 284 | 77 |
East Texas Baptist University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 38% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
East Texas Baptist University has published 97 scientific papers with 1,469 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 | 20 |
| 2013 | 7 | 42 |
| 2014 | 5 | 81 |
| 2015 | 1 | 81 |
| 2016 | 4 | 137 |
| 2017 | 3 | 124 |
| 2018 | 6 | 131 |
| 2019 | 3 | 140 |
| 2020 | 12 | 210 |
| 2021 | 2 | 153 |
| 2022 | 9 | 157 |
| 2023 | 4 | 123 |
Notable alumni
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Josiah Gilbert Holland
- Occupations
- journalistpoetnovelistwriter
- Biography
-
Josiah Gilbert Holland was an American novelist, essayist, poet and spiritual mentor to the Nation in the years following the Civil War. Born in Massachusetts, he was “the most successful man of letters in the United States” in the latter half of the nineteenth century and sold more books in his lifetime than Mark Twain did in his.
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John Dowdy
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
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 49)
- Occupations
- magicianstunt performer
- Biography
-
Brock Gill is an illusionist, stunt artist and evangelist based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
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Sam B. Hall
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- 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 | 265 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Tiger Drive Marshall, Texas, 75670-1498 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 23,000 |
| Phone | 9039357963 |