Baptist University of the Americas

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	192
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	35%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, Baptist University of the Americas is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Baptist University of the Americas is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Baptist University of the Americas is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, 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 10-to-1, Baptist University of the Americas emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Baptist University of the Americas is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Baptist University of the Americas is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Baptist University of the Americas do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Association for Biblical Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,768

Cost of attendance at Baptist University of the Americas in 2022 for students from Texas.

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

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,768

Cost of attendance at Baptist University of the Americas 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.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Baptist University of the Americas received on average $5,551 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.

$5,551

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	7	78%	$5,216	$36,515
Other Federal Grant	7	78%	$5,359	$37,515
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	9	100%	$1,383	$12,444
Total Grant & Scholarships	9	100%	$5,551	$49,959

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Baptist University of the Americas 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 University of the Americas students is 35.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.3%.

35.3%

hispanic 42.9% 6 students

Service Offerings

Baptist University of the Americas provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Baptist University of the Americas 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

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