School Description
Provided by East Texas Baptist UniversityEast Texas Baptist University is an undergraduate institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1912. Our purpose is the development of intellectual inquiry, social consciousness, wellness, skills for a contemporary society, global awareness, and Christian character, for we believe that these endeavors prepare students to accept the obligations and opportunities to serve humanity and the Kingdom of God. Our primary focus is on a quality academic program of baccalaureate studies in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, and selected professional areas. We are committed to Christian stewardship and to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning, leadership development, and academic excellence. We affirm that the liberal arts form the surest foundation for education and that the Christian faith provides the surest foundation for life.
We strive to serve students of varied ages and of diverse socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. We seek students who demonstrate a potential for success in our supportive and challenging environment. We employ Christian faculty who are dedicated to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. As a Baptist university we are committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth.
East Texas Baptist University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaEast Texas Baptist University or ETBU is a private, coeducational Christian university in Marshall, Texas associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
History
ETBU is located on the site of the former Van Zandt Plantation, which is at the highest altitude in Harrison County. ETBU was founded as the College of Marshall in 1912, after a campaign to create a Southern Baptist college in East Texas. The campus' first building, Marshall Hall, was completed in 1916. It was designed to house a gymnasium, library, chapel/theatre, administrative offices and classrooms. The College of Marshall opened the following year in 1917 as a two year junior college and academy.
Faculty
The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 and the average class size is 22. Seventy-five percent of full-time faculty members have earned doctorates or terminal degrees.
Accreditation
ETBU is fully accredited with Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1957, ETBU became an accredited member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The accreditation was last reaffirmed in 1998 with the next reaffirmation due in 2009. ETBU also is accredited by The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the Commissions of Collegiate Nursing Education, and National Association of Schools of Music.
ETBU ranked twelfth among forty-eight schools in the category of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the West Region in the U.S. News & World Report's publication "America's Best Colleges 2008".
Campus
Security
During the day, the campus is patrolled by the on-campus security officer. Security cameras record 24 hours a day and are monitored from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Call boxes are placed in strategic locations around campus. At night, the campus is monitored by private security officers (off-duty Marshall City Police Officers).
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Baptist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Tigers
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,354
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at East Texas Baptist University
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Foreign Languages
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Spanish Language and Literature
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General Studies
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History
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History
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Music
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General Music
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Piano and Organ
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Voice and Opera
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General Music
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Youth Ministry
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management
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Education
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Teacher Training
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Health and Physical Education
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Behavioral Sciences
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Sociology
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Certificate Programs at East Texas Baptist University
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Arts & Humanities
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 91% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (American Southwest Conference) Basketball (American Southwest Conference) Baseball (American Southwest Conference) Track (American Southwest Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 12,840 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,888 | 35% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,381 | 61% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,150 | 91% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,250 | 76% | |
Any Aid: |
91% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 48% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 435, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 535, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 67% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 25, Math: 24 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
