East Texas Baptist University

East Texas Baptist University Overview

East Texas Baptist University is a private, religious school in the small town setting of Marshall, Texas. East Texas Baptist University was founded in 1912 and now enrolls around 1,688 students a year, including 1,519 undergraduates. East Texas Baptist University ensures housing for up to 1,215 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to East Texas Baptist University for Fall 2023 is August 23.

There are many ways for students to get involved at East Texas Baptist University!

Love music or performing? At East Texas Baptist University you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

There are no fraternities or sororities at East Texas Baptist University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? East Texas Baptist University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at East Texas Baptist University on the Student Life page.

2022 East Texas Baptist University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	64%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	23%
Tuition	$27,450
Percent of Need Met	26%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$20,090

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Is East Texas Baptist University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what East Texas Baptist University offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for East Texas Baptist University

It is moderately difficult to get into East Texas Baptist University. East Texas Baptist University admitted 64% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,616 students applied to East Texas Baptist University and 1,042 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at East Texas Baptist University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 61% of students who start at East Texas Baptist University come back for their second year of college. 45% of East Texas Baptist University undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook East Texas Baptist University Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from East Texas Baptist University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with East Texas Baptist University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

East Texas Baptist University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

East Texas Baptist University's endowment was valued at $86.9 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, East Texas Baptist University spends about $9,084 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at East Texas Baptist University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

East Texas Baptist University meets 26% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend East Texas Baptist University full-time are awarded $20,090 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $33,875 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at East Texas Baptist University.

Based on this information, how does East Texas Baptist University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is East Texas Baptist University a good school for you?

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Where is East Texas Baptist University?

East Texas Baptist University is located in the small town setting of Marshall, Texas.

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