Baptist Health Sciences University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	195
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	35%
Students retention rate	38%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Baptist Health Sciences University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

Baptist Health Sciences University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Baptist Health Sciences University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Baptist Health Sciences University is 38% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Baptist Health Sciences University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

34.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,572

Cost of attendance at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,572

Cost of attendance at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Baptist Health Sciences University received on average $12,782 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,782

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	37	59%	$5,983	$221,353
Other Federal Grant	37	59%	$6,944	$256,938
State Grant/Scholarships	47	75%	$7,680	$360,949
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	19	30%	$6,500	$123,495
Total Grant & Scholarships	58	92%	$12,782	$741,382

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Baptist Health Sciences University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Baptist Health Sciences University students is 60.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 75.0%.

60.3%

African American 60.0% 6 students
white 59.5% 25 students
hispanic 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Baptist Health Sciences University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Baptist Health Sciences University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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