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Students attend American Baptist in Nashville, Tennessee, a large city. The school is proud of its Baptist status. American Baptist is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
American Baptist is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 112 students at the school (as of 2005). American Baptist has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
American Baptist offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
American Baptist College
1800 Baptist World Ctr Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
General Phone: (615) 256-1463
http://www.abcnash.edu
American Baptist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | theology |
Number of programs and degrees for American Baptist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, American Baptist had a total enrollment of 112 students (83 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 97% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 33% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 33% |
| Indiana | 22% |
| Michigan | 11% |
| Alabama | 11% |
| Mississippi | 11% |
| Georgia | 11% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
American Baptist offers campus housing for 30 of its 83 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,272 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,272 |
| Room and board | $ 3,750 |
| Room charge | $ 1,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,850 |
Financial Aid:
American Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1046000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $36,500 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $36,500 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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