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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.
The most common major fields study at Baptist University include religion and philosophy.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Baptist University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 195 students (141 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Baptist University are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. The student body at Baptist University is overwhelmingly male.
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
Degree seekers find Baptist University 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.
Baptist University Of The Americas
8019 Pan Am Expwy
San Antonio, TX 78224-1336
http://www.bua.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 30 | theological and ministerial studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Baptist University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 28 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Baptist University had a total enrollment of 195 students (141 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 31 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Baptist University offers campus housing for 176 of its 141 (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 5 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,490 |
| Room and board | $ 2,300 |
| Room charge | $ 1,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3733300)
Baptist University 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 | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $46,384 | 3 | $41,947 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baptist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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