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Baptist University Of The Americas

Overview of Baptist University Of The Americas

Baptist University is in a large city, in San Antonio, TX. The school has a Baptist religious affiliation. Baptist University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Baptist University include religion and philosophy.

Baptist University Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Baptist University attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Baptist University, in 2007, had 195 students (157 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Baptist University. The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.

Student Life

Baptist University is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Baptist University makes available student meal plans.

Baptist University Tuition and Affordability

Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Baptist University of the AmTricas, as an institution of higher education, is the formation, from the Hispanic context, of cross-cultural Christian leaders."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Baptist University

Baptist University Of The Americas
8019 Pan Am Expwy
San Antonio, TX 78224-1336
http://www.bua.edu

Baptist University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy19theological and ministerial studies

Number of programs and degrees for Baptist University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree171
Associate's degree21

Baptist University Student Body

In 2007, Baptist University had a total enrollment of 195 students (157 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White19%
Black5%
Hispanic74%
Asian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1911%
20-2112%
22-2421%
25-2916%
30-3413%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+2%

Baptist University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time31 %
Part-Time50 %

Baptist University Room and Board (2007)

Baptist University offers campus housing for 95 of its 157 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 12 meals per week.

Baptist University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,040
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,040
Room and board$ 2,600
Books and supplies$ 650
Other expenses$ 1,550

Financial Aid:
Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3733300)

Baptist University Faculty

Baptist University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured11
Non-tenured, but on tenure track20
Non-tenured and not on tenure track32

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professoracademic year1*1*
Assistant professoracademic year3$41,6801*
Instructoracademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year6$42,1573$41,613

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Baptist University Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other

Baptist University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Baptist University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Baptist University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Baptist University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Baptist University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Baptist University Male % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Baptist University % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Baptist University Minority % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Baptist University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Baptist University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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