American Baptist College
Nashville, TN 37207-9980
About American Baptist College
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 findings
- American Baptist College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,604).
- Versus the Tennessee median, sticker tuition is 10% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 38.89%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,216.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at American Baptist College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1018% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Baptist College | $13,604 | $9,216 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Tennessee (state median) | $15,120 | $7,802 | 69 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 32% below published tuition at American Baptist College
Key findings
- American Baptist College's average net price ($9,216) is 32% below published tuition ($13,604).
- American Baptist College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,604).
- Versus the Tennessee median, sticker tuition is 10% below.
American Baptist College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,604
Finding American Baptist College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,604. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Tennessee median ($15,120), sticker tuition is 10% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 14% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at American Baptist College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at American Baptist College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at American Baptist College is $9,216.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $9,216 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,414 above the Tennessee median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $10,837 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway American Baptist College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 32% lower after grants and scholarships.
American Baptist College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American Baptist College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,604
Avg. net price
$9,216
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,288 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | N/A |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,416. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What American Baptist College is known for
Top program completions
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other5
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies5
- General Studies1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is American Baptist College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American Baptist College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for American Baptist College.
Campus
Location
Nashville, TN
City / state
- ZIP
- 37207-9980
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.5× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
46
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 50
- Full-time share
- 78%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 56.25%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American Baptist College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
American Baptist College graduates earn a median of $41,216 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of American Baptist College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $41,216. Average net price used in cost models: $9,216.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway American Baptist College graduates report median earnings of $41,216 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for American Baptist College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at American Baptist College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American Baptist College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for American Baptist College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Tennessee median 0.09× the median ($30.3M)
- Southeast median 0.13× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.10× the median ($26.4M)
- Tennessee median 7.5× the median ($17,566)
- Southeast median 14× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 11× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $27,166
- Tennessee median 4.0× the median ($6,831)
- Southeast median 4.1× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 3.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
American Baptist College at a glance
American Baptist College
American Baptist College is a private non-profit institution in Nashville, TN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, OtherEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesGeneral Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American95.7%Hispanic or Latino2.2%Non-Resident Alien2.2%
Schools near American Baptist College
Other campuses in Nashville, TN when available, plus nearby institutions in Tennessee.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Tennessee, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Baptist College located?
American Baptist College is located in Nashville, TN.
What is American Baptist College's tuition?
American Baptist College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,604 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $9,216 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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.
Why is American Baptist College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At American Baptist College, published tuition is $13,604 while average net price is $9,216—about 32% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains American Baptist College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($9,216), completion (38.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($41,216). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.