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East Texas Baptist University, also known as ETBU, was established in 1912 as the College of Marshall. It became the East Texas Baptist College in 1944, and was finally named the East Texas Baptist University in 1984. This coeducational, private Christian university is located in Marshall, Texas. The U.S. News & World Report placed ETBU at the 12th position in its list of "America's Best Colleges 2008".
Students of East Texas Baptist University are offered a large number of degree programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of East Texas Baptist University sponsors teams in softball, volleyball, basketball, cross country, soccer, baseball, and football. Known as the Tigers, the teams compete in the American Southwest Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III level.
The campus of East Texas Baptist University is in Marshall, TX, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. East Texas Baptist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
East Texas Baptist University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission at East Texas Baptist University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
East Texas Baptist University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 1,308 students enrolled (1,213 full-time equivalent).
East Texas Baptist University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. East Texas Baptist University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the American Southwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
East Texas Baptist University
1209 N Grove
Marshall, TX 75670-1498
General Phone: (903) 935-7963
http://www.etbu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 73 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, math teaching, history teaching, English teaching, speech teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, sociology, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language |
| Business And Management | 28 | business, accounting, MIS, marketing, business management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | religion, missionary studies, pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious education, youth ministry, theology, religious music |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | organizational psychology, psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Media | 8 | media studies |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 4 | music, voice, piano |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for East Texas Baptist University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 221 | 46 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, East Texas Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,308 students (1,213 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 91% |
| Louisiana | 6% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
East Texas Baptist University offers campus housing for 1,122 of its 1,213 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marshall, 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 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 679 | 507 | 75% | 313 | 62% |
| Men | 323 | 245 | 76% | 167 | 68% |
| Women | 356 | 262 | 74% | 146 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 68% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,680 |
| Room and board | $ 4,663 |
| Books and supplies | $ 833 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,090 |
Financial Aid:
East Texas Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356400)
East Texas Baptist University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $55,072 | 8 | $54,600 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $47,480 | 5 | $46,700 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,575 | 5 | $42,404 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $36,714 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $48,386 | 19 | $48,337 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Texas Baptist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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