The campus of Baptist Missionary is in Jacksonville, TX, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Baptist Missionary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Baptist Missionary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
Baptist Missionary has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 128 students enrolled (84 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Baptist Missionary are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
A lot of students at Baptist Missionary attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
Baptist Missionary is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
1530 E Pine St
Jacksonville, TX 75766-5407
General Phone: (903) 586-2501
http://www.bmats.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 23 | theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Baptist Missionary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 11 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Baptist Missionary had a total enrollment of 128 students (84 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 0% |
| Part-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 20% |
| 40-49 | 23% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 88% |
| Mississippi | 13% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Baptist Missionary offers campus housing for 25 of its 84 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 5 | 83% | 5 | 100% |
| Men | 5 | 5 | 100% | 5 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,310 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,310 |
| Room and board | $ 3,580 |
| Room charge | $ 3,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 350 |
| Other expenses | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Baptist Missionary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2331200)
Baptist Missionary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $37,850 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $37,850 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baptist Missionary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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