East Texas Baptist University

https://www.etbu.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,400

1.15% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$23,200

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.28%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

92.1%

1,248 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,714

76.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

34.7%

126 Graduates

About

East Texas Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Harrison County, TX. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at East Texas Baptist University were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (38 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (30 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2020, 346 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Texas Baptist University. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (249 degrees), 4.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Texas Baptist University is $26,400, which is $−2,000 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at East Texas Baptist University is $26,400, which is $−2,000 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,200.

In 2020, 88% of undergraduate students attending East Texas Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$26,400

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at East Texas Baptist University was $26,400. The cost of tuition at East Texas Baptist University is $−2,000 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Texas Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,200

2020 Value

1.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 East Texas Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,200. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of East Texas Baptist University grew by 1.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Texas Baptist University (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

$7,590

Room and Board

$880

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Texas Baptist University was of $7,590 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $880. The cost of room and board increased by 7.46% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Texas Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at East Texas Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2019, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Texas Baptist University (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.

6.28%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at East Texas Baptist University was 6.28%, which represents 29 out of the 462 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

East Texas Baptist University received 1,248 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 29.8% annual decline. Out of those 1,248 applicants, 1,149 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,714 students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Texas Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,149

Accepted Out of 1,248

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Texas Baptist University was 92.1% (1,149 admissions from 1,248 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 59.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −29.8%, while admissions grew by 8.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Texas Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at East Texas Baptist University 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

East Texas Baptist University has a total enrollment of 1,714 students. The full-time enrollment at East Texas Baptist University is 1,318 students and the part-time enrollment is 396. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Texas Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.9% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.05% Asian, and 0.292% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.5%), followed by White Female (36.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Texas Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,714 students. The full-time enrollment at East Texas Baptist University is 1,318 and the part-time enrollment is 396. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Texas Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2020 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 East Texas Baptist University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), East Texas Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Texas Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,044
Black or African American
339
Hispanic or Latino
222

The enrolled student population at East Texas Baptist University is 60.9% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.05% Asian, and 0.292% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (1.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 54 more women than men received degrees from East Texas Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Texas Baptist University is white (249 degrees awarded). There were 4.22 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Texas Baptist University is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (38 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (30 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at East Texas Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees awarded), Theology (10 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (42 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Other managers (167,537 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (156,430 people), Clergy (120,417 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (80,352 people), and Postsecondary teachers (72,611 people).

The most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees awarded), Theology (10 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (42 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), and Communications (21 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Aerospace engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Texas Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (333,839 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (217,746 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (199,261 people), Religious organizations (146,993 people), and Computer Systems Design (130,106 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Texas Baptist University.

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
38 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
30 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Texas Baptist University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Texas Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

146

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

200

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 146 degrees were awarded to men at East Texas Baptist University, which is 0.73 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (200).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Texas Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 19 degrees were awarded to men at East Texas Baptist University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 1 times approximately the same the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 26 degrees were awarded to women at East Texas Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 26% of students graduating from East Texas Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
249 degrees awarded
Black or African American
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Texas Baptist University is white (249 degrees awarded). There were 4.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (59 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
144 degrees awarded
White Male
105 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Texas Baptist University is white female (144 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (105 degrees).

Operations

East Texas Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $67.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3.09M (4.6%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, East Texas Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of $37.8M. East Texas Baptist University employs 30 Assistant professors, 25 Professors, and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at East Texas Baptist University are Male Professors (21), Female Assistant professors(18), and Male Assistant professors (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$67.2M

2020 Endowment

3.62%

decline from 2019

East Texas Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $67.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of East Texas Baptist University declined 3.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.4M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Texas Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.73M - Federal
$8.72k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, East Texas Baptist University received $3.73M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.72k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$14.1M

2020 Salaries

1.05%

growth from 2019

In 2020, East Texas Baptist University paid a median of $14.1M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($37.8M) and a 1.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.13% growth from 2018 and a 7.01% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, East Texas Baptist University paid a total of $4.77M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University were Assistant professor with 30 employees; Professor with 25 employees; and Professor with 17 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Texas Baptist University was Male Professor with 21 employees, Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Texas Baptist University.

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