Baptist University of the Americas Acceptance Rate &
Baptist University of the Americas is a private university in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling about 99 students. Baptist University of the Americas awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $9,180 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,709 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,180
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,964 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 99 86.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 55.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 13.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 7.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 149
- Room & Board: $7,670 annual estimate
Baptist University of the Americas: what the data shows
Common questions about Baptist University of the Americas, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Baptist University of the Americas?
Baptist University of the Americas is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78224-1443).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Baptist University of the Americas public or private?
Baptist University of the Americas is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Baptist University of the Americas cost?
Published tuition: $9,180.
Average net price after aid: $10,964.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,338 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,264 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,505 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $3,877 |
| $110,001+ | $9,617 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,720.
How big is Baptist University of the Americas?
Total enrollment: 99 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 149 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Baptist University of the Americas?
150%-time completion rate: 80.00%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Baptist University of the Americas earn?
Median earnings: $27,315 six years after entry; $37,709 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
27.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Baptist University of the Americas known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Religion/Religious Studies (9 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (6 completions)
- Music, General (2 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (1 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Baptist University of the Americas a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.00%; median earnings $37,709 at 10 years; net price $10,964. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,180
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baptist University of the Americas was $9,180.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,964
2024 Value
In 2024 Baptist University of the Americas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,964.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,964 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$36,720 4-Year Tuition
$7,670 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,450 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$69,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Baptist University of the Americas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.20% 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 University of the Americas 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 University of the Americas 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 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $8,938 |
| 2014 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $10,815 |
| 2015 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $10,727 |
| 2016 | $6,240 | $6,240 | $9,358 |
| 2017 | $6,240 | $6,240 | $8,204 |
| 2018 | $6,240 | $6,240 | $9,193 |
| 2019 | $6,480 | $6,480 | $7,947 |
| 2020 | $6,480 | $6,480 | $10,887 |
| 2021 | $6,768 | $6,768 | $7,740 |
| 2022 | $6,768 | $6,768 | $7,764 |
| 2023 | $7,680 | $7,680 | $8,750 |
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
Baptist University of the Americas reported total enrollment of about 99 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (81.8%), Asian (8.1%), and White (7.1%). About 27.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Baptist University of the Americas in 2024 is 99 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 149 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 81.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
80.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Baptist University of the Americas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Religion/Religious Studies: 56% male / 44% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Music, General: 100% male / 0% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Baptist University of the Americas.
Return on Investment
$37,709 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
759.84% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Baptist University of the Americas.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Religion/Religious Studies: 9 completions
2. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 6 completions
3. Music, General: 2 completions
4. Theology/Theological Studies: 1 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Baptist University of the Americas.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Baptist University of the Americas graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Baptist University of the Americas from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 7.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,773
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,181
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 University of the Americas is a private non-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Religion/Religious Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Music, General. Enrollment is approximately 99 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (81.8%), Asian (8.1%), White (7.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.00%. Approximately 27.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
San Antonio, TX 78224-1443
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Baptist University of the Americas provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baptist University of the Americas located?
Baptist University of the Americas is located in San Antonio, TX.
How much does Baptist University of the Americas cost?
Reported tuition is $9,180 and average net price is $10,964 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,670 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Baptist University of the Americas?
Baptist University of the Americas reports undergraduate enrollment of about 149 students, Hispanic or Latino (81.8%), Asian (8.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Baptist University of the Americas?
About 55.4% of students at Baptist University of the Americas are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Baptist University of the Americas earn?
Median earnings are $27,315 six years after entry and $37,709 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Baptist University of the Americas?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Baptist University of the Americas public or private?
Baptist University of the Americas is a private nonprofit institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is Baptist University of the Americas an HBCU?
No. Baptist University of the Americas is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Baptist University of the Americas a tribal college?
No. Baptist University of the Americas is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Baptist University of the Americas a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Baptist University of the Americas reports 81.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Baptist University of the Americas religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Baptist University of the Americas: 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- San Antonio, Texas city profile
- 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.