Baptist Health Sciences Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Baptist Health Sciences University is a private research university in Memphis, Tennessee, enrolling about 770 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 82.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $72,529 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,796
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,212 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 82.02% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 770 45.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 42.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 38.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1050
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 996
- Applicants (IPEDS): 152
- Room & Board: $4,100 annual estimate
Baptist Health Sciences University: what the data shows
Common questions about Baptist Health Sciences University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Baptist Health Sciences University?
Baptist Health Sciences University is located in Memphis, TN (ZIP 38104).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Baptist Health Sciences University public or private?
Baptist Health Sciences University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Baptist Health Sciences University cost?
Published tuition: $13,796.
Average net price after aid: $11,212.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,354 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,989 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,384 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,267 |
| $110,001+ | $18,446 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,184.
How hard is it to get into Baptist Health Sciences University?
Admission rate: 82.02%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1050 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Baptist Health Sciences University?
Total enrollment: 770 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 996 students.
Graduate enrollment: 109 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Baptist Health Sciences University?
150%-time completion rate: 39.80%.
First-year retention: 52.6%.
What do graduates of Baptist Health Sciences University earn?
Median earnings: $59,224 six years after entry; $72,529 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,500.
45.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Baptist Health Sciences University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (90 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (12 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (11 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (10 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (9 completions)
- Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist (8 completions)
- Nursing Practice (8 completions)
- 05.1091 (7 completions)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist (5 completions)
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Baptist Health Sciences University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 82.02%; completion rate 39.80%; median earnings $72,529 at 10 years; net price $11,212. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,796
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baptist Health Sciences University was $13,796.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,212
2024 Value
In 2024 Baptist Health Sciences University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,212.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,848 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,212 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$55,184 4-Year Tuition
$4,100 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,022 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,918 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$75,672 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Baptist Health Sciences University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.03% 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 Baptist Health Sciences 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 Baptist Health Sciences 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 | $12,480 | $12,480 | $9,454 |
| 2014 | $10,412 | $10,412 | $9,287 |
| 2015 | $10,892 | $10,892 | $9,374 |
| 2016 | $11,204 | $11,204 | $9,592 |
| 2017 | $11,542 | $11,542 | $10,731 |
| 2018 | $11,900 | $11,900 | $12,193 |
| 2019 | $12,332 | $12,332 | $9,945 |
| 2020 | $12,572 | $12,572 | $8,937 |
| 2021 | $12,572 | $12,572 | $6,265 |
| 2022 | $13,078 | $13,078 | $9,649 |
| 2023 | $13,846 | $13,846 | $13,401 |
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
82.02% Acceptance Rate
152 Total Applicants
103 Students Admitted
43 First-Time Students Enrolled
41.75% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1050
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Baptist Health Sciences University reported total enrollment of about 770 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (49.7%), White (34.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). About 45.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2024 is 770 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 996 students. Graduate enrollment is about 109 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.6%
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 49.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.45% 100% Completion Time
39.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.45% of students graduating from Baptist Health Sciences 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
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 8% male / 92% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 18% male / 82% 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 Baptist Health Sciences University.
Return on Investment
$29,500 Median Student Debt
$72,529 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1517.22% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Baptist Health Sciences University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 90 completions
2. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 12 completions
3. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 11 completions
4. Biomedical Sciences, General: 10 completions
5. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 9 completions
6. Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist: 8 completions
7. Nursing Practice: 8 completions
8. 05.1091: 7 completions
9. Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Baptist Health Sciences University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Baptist Health Sciences University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Baptist Health Sciences University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,403
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,319
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Baptist Health Sciences University is a private non-profit institution located in Memphis, TN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Enrollment is approximately 770 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (49.7%), White (34.9%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). The admission rate is 82.02%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1050. The 150%-time completion rate is 39.80%. Approximately 45.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Memphis, TN 38104
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.80% graduation rate at Baptist Health Sciences University 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 Baptist Health Sciences University located?
Baptist Health Sciences University is located in Memphis, TN.
What is Baptist Health Sciences University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Baptist Health Sciences University is 82.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 152 applicants and 103 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Baptist Health Sciences University cost?
Reported tuition is $13,796 and average net price is $11,212 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,100 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Baptist Health Sciences University?
Baptist Health Sciences University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 996 students, Black or African American (49.7%), White (34.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Baptist Health Sciences University?
About 42.9% of students at Baptist Health Sciences University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Baptist Health Sciences University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Baptist Health Sciences University reports midpoint SAT about 1050 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Baptist Health Sciences University earn?
Median earnings are $59,224 six years after entry and $72,529 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Baptist Health Sciences University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Baptist Health Sciences University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,500.
Is Baptist Health Sciences University public or private?
Baptist Health Sciences University is a private nonprofit institution located in Memphis, TN.
Is Baptist Health Sciences University an HBCU?
No. Baptist Health Sciences University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Baptist Health Sciences University a tribal college?
No. Baptist Health Sciences University 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
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Memphis, 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.