American Baptist College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
American Baptist College is a private university in Nashville, Tennessee, enrolling about 46 students. American Baptist College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $13,604 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,216 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,604
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,216 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 46 78.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.89%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 48.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 50
- Room & Board: $10,536 annual estimate
American Baptist College: what the data shows
Common questions about American Baptist College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Baptist College?
American Baptist College is located in Nashville, TN (ZIP 37207-9980).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is American Baptist College public or private?
American Baptist College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does American Baptist College cost?
Published tuition: $13,604.
Average net price after aid: $9,216.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,288 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | N/A |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,416.
How big is American Baptist College?
Total enrollment: 46 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 50 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Baptist College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.89%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of American Baptist College earn?
Median earnings: $32,665 six years after entry; $41,216 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
56.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Baptist College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (5 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (5 completions)
- General Studies (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Baptist College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.89%; median earnings $41,216 at 10 years; net price $9,216. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,604
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Baptist College was $13,604.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,216
2024 Value
In 2024 American Baptist College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,216.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,864 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,216 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$54,416 4-Year Tuition
$10,536 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,640 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American Baptist College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Baptist College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Baptist College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,350 | $9,350 | $23,898 |
| 2014 | $9,610 | $9,610 | $14,097 |
| 2015 | $10,074 | $10,074 | $14,520 |
| 2016 | $10,074 | $10,074 | $18,098 |
| 2017 | $10,074 | $10,074 | $18,651 |
| 2018 | $10,074 | $10,074 | $22,343 |
| 2019 | $12,474 | $12,474 | $19,581 |
| 2020 | $12,474 | $12,474 | $20,631 |
| 2021 | $12,474 | $12,474 | $21,355 |
| 2022 | $12,474 | $12,474 | $19,150 |
| 2023 | $12,474 | $12,474 | $19,294 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American Baptist College reported total enrollment of about 46 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (95.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (2.2%). About 56.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Baptist College in 2024 is 46 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 50 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 95.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.78% 100% Completion Time
38.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.78% of students graduating from American Baptist College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: 80% male / 20% female
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 60% male / 40% female
- General Studies: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Baptist College.
Return on Investment
$41,216 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1018.06% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for American Baptist College.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: 5 completions
2. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 5 completions
3. General Studies: 1 completions
Most popular programs at American Baptist College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Baptist College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Baptist College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $27,166
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Baptist College is a private non-profit institution located in Nashville, TN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 46 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (95.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Non-Resident Alien (2.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.89%. Approximately 56.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Nashville, TN 37207-9980
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.89% graduation rate at American Baptist College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Baptist College located?
American Baptist College is located in Nashville, TN.
How much does American Baptist College cost?
Reported tuition is $13,604 and average net price is $9,216 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,536 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American Baptist College?
American Baptist College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 50 students, Black or African American (95.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Baptist College?
About 48.5% of students at American Baptist College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Baptist College earn?
Median earnings are $32,665 six years after entry and $41,216 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Baptist College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is American Baptist College public or private?
American Baptist College is a private nonprofit institution located in Nashville, TN.
Is American Baptist College an HBCU?
Yes. American Baptist College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is American Baptist College a tribal college?
No. American Baptist College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Baptist College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Baptist College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.2%).
Is American Baptist College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for American Baptist College: Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Nashville, Tennessee city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.