East Texas Baptist Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
East Texas Baptist University is a private research university in Marshall, Texas, enrolling about 1,352 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 57.76% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,788 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,680
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,911 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 57.76% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,352 90.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 31.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,737
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,639
- Room & Board: $10,956 annual estimate
East Texas Baptist University: what the data shows
Common questions about East Texas Baptist University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is East Texas Baptist University?
East Texas Baptist University is located in Marshall, TX (ZIP 75670-1498).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is East Texas Baptist University public or private?
East Texas Baptist University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does East Texas Baptist University cost?
Published tuition: $30,680.
Average net price after aid: $23,911.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,420 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,417 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,141 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,297 |
| $110,001+ | $28,532 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $122,720.
How hard is it to get into East Texas Baptist University?
Admission rate: 57.76%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is East Texas Baptist University?
Total enrollment: 1,352 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,737 students.
Graduate enrollment: 179 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University?
150%-time completion rate: 47.12%.
First-year retention: 70.8%.
What do graduates of East Texas Baptist University earn?
Median earnings: $41,759 six years after entry; $52,788 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
32.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is East Texas Baptist University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (36 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (29 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (24 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (17 completions)
- Finance, General (15 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (14 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (13 completions)
- Psychology, General (12 completions)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is East Texas Baptist University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 57.76%; completion rate 47.12%; median earnings $52,788 at 10 years; net price $23,911. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$30,680
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at East Texas Baptist University was $30,680.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,911
2024 Value
In 2024 East Texas Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,911.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,911 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$122,720 4-Year Tuition
$10,956 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,214 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$42,850 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$171,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for East Texas Baptist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.81% 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 East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University 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 | $22,590 | $22,590 | $17,932 |
| 2014 | $23,280 | $23,280 | $18,495 |
| 2015 | $24,218 | $24,218 | $20,590 |
| 2016 | $24,700 | $24,700 | $20,500 |
| 2017 | $25,470 | $25,470 | $19,841 |
| 2018 | $26,370 | $26,370 | $21,484 |
| 2019 | $27,210 | $27,210 | $22,515 |
| 2020 | $27,640 | $27,640 | $21,789 |
| 2021 | $27,980 | $27,980 | $22,832 |
| 2022 | $28,910 | $28,910 | $21,831 |
| 2023 | $30,050 | $30,050 | $23,790 |
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
57.76% Acceptance Rate
1,639 Total Applicants
985 Students Admitted
376 First-Time Students Enrolled
38.17% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
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
East Texas Baptist University reported total enrollment of about 1,352 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.5%), Black or African American (16.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). About 32.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at East Texas Baptist University in 2024 is 1,352 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,737 students. Graduate enrollment is about 179 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.8%
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 White at 63.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.11% 100% Completion Time
47.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.11% of students graduating from East Texas Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 45% male / 55% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 79% male / 21% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for East Texas Baptist University.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$52,788 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
451.92% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for East Texas Baptist University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 55 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 36 completions
2. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 29 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 24 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 17 completions
5. Finance, General: 15 completions
6. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 14 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 14 completions
8. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 13 completions
9. Psychology, General: 12 completions
Most popular programs at East Texas Baptist University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for East Texas Baptist University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for East Texas Baptist University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,437
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,682
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
East Texas Baptist University is a private non-profit institution located in Marshall, TX, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,352 students. Student body composition includes White (63.5%), Black or African American (16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). The admission rate is 57.76%. The 150%-time completion rate is 47.12%. Approximately 32.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Marshall, TX 75670-1498
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 55 distinct degree programs, East Texas Baptist University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Texas Baptist University located?
East Texas Baptist University is located in Marshall, TX.
What is East Texas Baptist University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at East Texas Baptist University is 57.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,639 applicants and 985 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does East Texas Baptist University cost?
Reported tuition is $30,680 and average net price is $23,911 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,956 annually.
What is the student body demographics at East Texas Baptist University?
East Texas Baptist University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,737 students, White (63.5%), Black or African American (16.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend East Texas Baptist University?
About 31.8% of students at East Texas Baptist University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of East Texas Baptist University earn?
Median earnings are $41,759 six years after entry and $52,788 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do East Texas Baptist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is East Texas Baptist University public or private?
East Texas Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Marshall, TX.
Is East Texas Baptist University an HBCU?
No. East Texas Baptist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is East Texas Baptist University a tribal college?
No. East Texas Baptist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is East Texas Baptist University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, East Texas Baptist University does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.3%).
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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.