East Texas Baptist University

https://www.etbu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,500

3.83% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,388

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

60.1%

1,639 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,833

72.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48%

201 Graduates

About

East Texas Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Harrison County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Texas Baptist University were Registered Nursing (45 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (40 degrees), and General Business (23 degrees).

In 2023, 331 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Texas Baptist University. 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (201 degrees), 3.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Texas Baptist University is $28,500, which is $−780 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Texas Baptist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 500 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East Texas Baptist University is $28,500, which is $780 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,388.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending East Texas Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East Texas Baptist University was $28,500. The cost of tuition at East Texas Baptist University is $−780 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Texas Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,388

2023 Value

0.906%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East Texas Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,388. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East Texas Baptist University grew by 0.906%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Texas Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,077

Room and Board

$1,130

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Texas Baptist University was of $9,077 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 14.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,130. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.73% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Texas Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at East Texas Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.88% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Texas Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Texas Baptist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 500 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

East Texas Baptist University received 1,639 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,639 applicants, 985 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,833 students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University in 2023. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Texas Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 38.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

985

Accepted Out of 1,639

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Texas Baptist University was 60.1% (985 admissions from 1,639 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 67.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.1%, while admissions grew by 0.408%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Texas Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2019)

150

Scores Submitted (2019)

43% of enrolled first-time students at East Texas Baptist University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East Texas Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,833 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East Texas Baptist University is 1,326 students and the part-time enrollment is 507. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Texas Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.9% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.95% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.42% Asian, 0.382% Two or More Races, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.7%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Black or African American Male (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.6%), followed by White Male (26.8%) and Black or African American Male (9.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Texas Baptist University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,833 students. The full-time enrollment at East Texas Baptist University is 1,326 and the part-time enrollment is 507. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Texas Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Texas Baptist University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), East Texas Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Texas Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,172 enrolled students
Black or African American
292 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
240 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Texas Baptist University is 63.9% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.95% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.42% Asian, 0.382% Two or More Races, and 0.273% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (1.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 more women than men received degrees from East Texas Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Texas Baptist University is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Texas Baptist University is Registered Nursing (45 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (40 degrees) and General Business (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Texas Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Other managers (204,524 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (151,294 people), Clergy (122,405 people), Marketing managers (92,536 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (91,093 people).

The most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (49 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Communications (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees awarded), Theology (11 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (49 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Communications (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,793,225 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (295,954 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (245,135 people), Religious organizations (163,857 people), and Child day care services (102,357 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Texas Baptist University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
40 degrees awarded
General Business
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Texas Baptist University was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Texas Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

152

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

179

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 152 degrees were awarded to men at East Texas Baptist University, which is 0.849 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (179).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Texas Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at East Texas Baptist University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 1.11 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at East Texas Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from East Texas Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East Texas Baptist University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
201 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Texas Baptist University is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

0.906% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
114 degrees awarded
White Male
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Texas Baptist University is white female (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (87 degrees).

Operations

East Texas Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $70.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.05M (8.54%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, East Texas Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 43.4M. East Texas Baptist University employs 38 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at East Texas Baptist University are Female Assistant professor (21), Male Assistant professor (17), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$70.9M

2023 Endowment

15.5%

decline from 2022

East Texas Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $70.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of East Texas Baptist University declined 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.4M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Texas Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.1M

2023 Salaries

6.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, East Texas Baptist University paid a median of $16.1M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($43.4M) and a 6.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.74% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.87% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, East Texas Baptist University paid a total of $4.91M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University was Female Assistant professor with 21 employees, Male Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Texas Baptist University.

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