Baptist University of the Americas (BUA)

Baptist University of America (BUA) is a four-year Christian school that is primarily dedicated to educating the Hispanic residents of the Texas/Mexico border.

Located in San Antonio, BUA awards select bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in:

*Business
*Biblical/Theological Studies
*Cross-Cultural Studies

Throughout their two or four years at BUA, students receive academic and career advising as well as spiritual advising through pastoral and Christian-oriented family counseling.

Fellowship is also a regular part of the BUA experience, and students regularly engage in worship, Bible study, ministry and social activities together. Attendance at a certain number of chapel services per year is also required.

Hispanic-oriented cultural activities are another part of BUA’s college life, and include a Hispanic Ambassadors Club and a Hispanic Mission Society.

Admissions requirements include an application, application fee, three recommendation letters (one of which must be from one’s church), a personal essay and school transcripts.

Financial aid offerings come from various sources including rehabilitation and veteran’s benefits, Pell grants, an Academic Competitiveness Grant, and work-study and loan programs.

Additionally, there are outside scholarships and tuition assistance programs designed specifically for minorities and for Texas students pursuing ministerial professions.