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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. Baptist University attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
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.
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.
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.
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 | 19 | theological and ministerial studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Baptist University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Baptist University had a total enrollment of 195 students (157 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 74% |
| Asian | 1% |
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 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $41,680 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $42,157 | 3 | $41,613 |
*: 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 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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