Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,112

2021 Average Net Price

$6,305

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.38%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

34.9%

484 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

935

37.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.6%

34 Graduates

About

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (64 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (21 degrees), and Radiographer (16 degrees).

In 2021, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences. 89.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (97 degrees), 2.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is $11,112, which is $−3,388 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is $11,112, which is $−3,388 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,305.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,112

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences was $11,112. The cost of tuition at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is $−3,388 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,305

2021 Value

35.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,305. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences grew by 35.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,384

Room and Board

$940

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences was of $5,384 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.43% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $940. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.08% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences was 1.38%, which represents 6 out of the 435 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences received 484 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.14% annual growth. Out of those 484 applicants, 169 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 34.9% acceptance rate.

There were 935 students enrolled at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences in 2021. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 40.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

34.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

169

Accepted Out of 484

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences was 34.9% (169 admissions from 484 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 69.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.14%, while admissions declined by −46.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 935 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is 348 students and the part-time enrollment is 587. This means that 37.2% of students enrolled at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% Black or African American, 43.2% White, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.35% Asian, 1.07% Two or More Races, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (33.8%) and White Male (7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60%), followed by White Male (20%) and White Female (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 935 students. The full-time enrollment at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is 348 and the part-time enrollment is 587. This means that 37.2% of students enrolled at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

38%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
421 enrolled students
White
404 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is 45% Black or African American, 43.2% White, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.35% Asian, 1.07% Two or More Races, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 124 more women than men received degrees from Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is white (97 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (64 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (21 degrees) and Radiographer (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Biology (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,397,479 people), Physicians (482,880 people), Pharmacists (183,682 people), Medical & health services managers (183,391 people), and Postsecondary teachers (157,414 people).

The most specialized majors at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences in 2021 are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Biology (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Biology (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,863,149 people), Offices of physicians (367,687 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,467 people), Elementary & secondary schools (342,070 people), and Outpatient care centers (290,558 people).

The most specialized majors at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Biology (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
64 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
21 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences was Registered Nursing with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

140

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences, which is 0.114 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (140).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 0.123 times less than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 8.14 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
97 degrees awarded
Black or African American
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is white (97 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
41 degrees awarded
White Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is white female (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (41 degrees).

Operations

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $65M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.03M (9.27%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 19.2M. Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences employs 41 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are Female Assistant professor (32), Female Associate professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are: Management, with 25 employees, Service, with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Endowment

$65M

2021 Endowment

15%

growth from 2020

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at about $65M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences grew 15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $52.4M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.4M

2021 Salaries

0.0222%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences paid a median of $10.4M in salaries, which represents 54.1% of their overall expenditure ($19.2M) and a 0.0222% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences paid a total of $5.51M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 53.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences were Assistant professor with 41 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and No academic rank with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences were Management with 25 employees, Service with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences.