The campus of East Texas Baptist University is in Marshall, Texas, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 435. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 540.
East Texas Baptist University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 1,326 students enrolled (1,235 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: 90393579630
Admissions Phone: (903) 923-2000
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 923-2138
http://www.etbu.edu
East Texas Baptist University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 58 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, English teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, speech teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 51 | religion, youth ministry, pastoral counseling, theology, missionary studies, religious music, religious education, bible studies |
| Business And Management | 44 | business, accounting, marketing, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | English, liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, history, Spanish language, sociology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | organizational psychology, psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music, piano, voice |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for East Texas Baptist University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 265 | 44 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, East Texas Baptist University had a total enrollment of 1,326 students (1,235 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 93% |
| Louisiana | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
East Texas Baptist University offers campus housing for 1,120 of its 1,235 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marshall, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 851 | 670 | 79% | 303 | 45% |
| Men | 413 | 294 | 71% | 136 | 46% |
| Women | 438 | 376 | 86% | 167 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 435 | 535 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
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 | 48% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 67% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 923-2000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,840 |
| Room and board | $ 3,873 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
East Texas Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 923-2138
East Texas Baptist University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 21 |
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 | 17 | $52,790 | 7 | $52,114 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $45,553 | 4 | $46,180 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $42,661 | 10 | $41,958 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,699 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $47,022 | 23 | $45,281 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
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
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
Behavioral Sciences
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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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