Students attend Boston Baptist in Boston, Massachusetts, a large city. The school is proud of its Baptist status. Boston Baptist is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Boston Baptist is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 141 students at Boston Baptist (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Boston Baptist offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Boston Baptist College
950 Metropolitan Ave
Boston, MA 02136-4030
http://Boston.edu
Boston Baptist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Boston Baptist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Boston Baptist had a total enrollment of 141 students (134 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 74% |
| Women | 26% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13% |
| New York | 11% |
| Virginia | 11% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| Maine | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
Boston Baptist offers campus housing for 115 of its 134 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 46 | 84% | 35 | 76% |
| Men | 33 | 28 | 85% | 26 | 93% |
| Women | 22 | 18 | 82% | 9 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,334 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,334 |
| Room and board | $ 6,290 |
| Room charge | $ 3,710 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Boston Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3248300)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $43,000 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $43,000 | 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 Boston Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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