Is East Texas Baptist University a Christian college?

Yes. East Texas Baptist University is a Christian college.

What is East Texas Baptist University’s Compass Score?

69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at East Texas Baptist University?

Chapel is listed at Rogers Spiritual Life Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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#22 Most selective Christian colleges in America

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $23,911 a year

Median debt at graduation: $23,250 (all students)

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East Texas Baptist University is a Baptist university in Marshall, Texas. Chapel meets on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., and full-time undergraduates are required to attend 22 chapel services each semester. Every bachelor's student takes two Christian Ministry courses, Introduction to the Bible and Introduction to Biblical Discipleship, and the university offers a Christian Ministry major.

Faith life at a glance

A week at East Texas Baptist University

MonToday
- 10:00AMChapel
TueToday
No set time
WedToday
- 10:00AMChapel
ThuToday
No set time
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“Each week we offer an on-campus worship service, small groups, and opportunities for Christian service in the Marshall community.”
Source: etbu.edu
“The GCC provides regular opportunities for Christian service both locally with ETBU Cares and globally with ETBU Goes.”
Source: etbu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Full-time students must attend 22 chapel services each semester to earn chapel credit.

Source: etbu.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel programs generally meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.

Source: etbu.edu

Where do I find community?

Every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., students gather over free coffee for discipleship study and to bring the Gospel to campus.

Source: etbu.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The GCC offers service through ETBU Cares and ETBU Goes, which include service projects and mission trips.

Source: etbu.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

In Texas

Academic Excellence

B-

56 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score47%
First-year retention 20% of score71%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score14 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$7,682

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

68 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel on Monday and Wednesday; special programs on other days are not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel programs are generally held each Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.”
  Chapel is generally held on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (22 chapel services each semester for full-time students.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every student enrolled in 12 or more hours (full-time student) is required to attend 22 Chapel services per semester to receive credit for Chapel that semester.”
  Full-time students must attend 22 chapel services each semester.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Baptist Student Ministry says it offers an on-campus worship service each week.)
Sources (1)
1. Baptist Student Ministry | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/get-involved/baptist-student-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each week we offer an on-campus worship service, small groups, and opportunities for Christian service in the Marshall community.”
  The Baptist Student Ministry offers an on-campus worship service each week and small groups.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (A prayer room in Carlile Hall is listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Carlile Hall | Residence Life | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/residence-life/residence-halls/carlile-hall · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Lampsato Prayer Room (female side)”
  Carlile Hall has a prayer room.
Partly:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (Director of the Baptist Student Ministry is listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Baptist Student Ministry | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/get-involved/baptist-student-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Director, Baptist Student Ministry”
  Shelby McNeal is director of the Baptist Student Ministry.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel programs are generally held each Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.”
  Chapel is generally held on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

73 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (CHRM 1301 Introduction to the Bible and CHRM 1302 Introduction to Biblical Discipleship are required of every bachelor's degree (BA, BBA, BAS, BS) in the general education requirements. Nursing and education programs point to the School of Nursing and the Department of Teacher Education for their own requirements; the minimum applying to all is counted here.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 University Catalog, General Education Requirements for All Bachelor's Degreesetbu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/ETBU%202026-2027%20Combined%20Catalog%2010.9.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Christian Ministry 1301 and 1302”
  Christian Ministry 1301 and 1302, six hours, are required of all bachelor's degree students in the general education requirements.
  “The background, history, and content of the Bible are introduced.”
  CHRM 1301 Introduction to the Bible introduces the background, history and content of the Bible.
Not enough information:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The only worldview course, CHRM 1302, is counted under T1 and is not counted twice. No other Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course appears in the general education requirements.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 University Catalog, General Education Requirements for All Bachelor's Degreesetbu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/ETBU%202026-2027%20Combined%20Catalog%2010.9.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Christian Ministry 1301 and 1302”
  Christian Ministry 1301 and 1302, six hours, are required of all bachelor's degree students in the general education requirements.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. 2026-2027 University Catalog, General Education Statementetbu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/ETBU%202026-2027%20Combined%20Catalog%2010.9.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Further, courses taken as a part of the general education requirements establish a foundation in the following learning areas which are valuable and further developed within each specific program: • Critical Thinking • Information Literacy • Communicative Fluency • Integration of Biblical Faith”
  The general education core names the integration of biblical faith as one of its learning areas.
2. University Mission Statement and Core Commitments | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/about-etbu/campus-offices/institutional-research-and-effectiveness/university-mission-statement-and-core-commitments · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning”
  The university's mission integrates biblical faith and learning.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Christian Ministry major (BA) in the Department of Christian Ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 University Catalog, Christian Ministry Majoretbu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/ETBU%202026-2027%20Combined%20Catalog%2010.9.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “MAJOR: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY”
  A Christian Ministry major is offered.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Christian community

64 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named ministry leaders (the Great Commission Center director and the Baptist Student Ministry director).)
Sources (2)
1. ETBU Cares | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center/etbu-cares · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Contact Dr. Lisa Seeley, the Director of the Great Commission Center at 903-923-2175”
  Dr. Lisa Seeley is director of the Great Commission Center.
2. Baptist Student Ministry | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/get-involved/baptist-student-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Director, Baptist Student Ministry”
  Shelby McNeal is director of the Baptist Student Ministry.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Baptist Student Ministry fall retreat; the BSM page also mentions other retreats and conferences without dates.)
Sources (1)
1. Baptist Student Ministry | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/get-involved/baptist-student-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each fall, the BSM hosts a weekend away to build fellowship and help devote ourselves to the Lord.”
  The Baptist Student Ministry holds a fall retreat each year.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Baptist Student Ministry small groups and discipleship study.)
Sources (1)
1. Baptist Student Ministry | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/get-involved/baptist-student-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each week we offer an on-campus worship service, small groups, and opportunities for Christian service in the Marshall community.”
  The Baptist Student Ministry offers an on-campus worship service each week and small groups.
  “Every Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m., BSM students gather to catch up over free coffee, dig deeper into discipleship study, and bring the Gospel to campus throughout the week.”
  The Baptist Student Ministry holds a weekly Thursday evening discipleship gathering.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Church Day introduces area churches to students each fall.)
Sources (2)
1. Church Day | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/church-day · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “It is a Chapel service held at the beginning of the Fall semester each year in which we introduce area churches to our students.”
  Church Day is a chapel service in which area churches are introduced to students each fall.
2. Office of Spiritual Life | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/about-etbu/campus-offices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We are thankful for our partnership with the churches in our area and across the state as we work to advance the Kingdom of God.”
  The Office of Spiritual Life maintains partnerships with local churches.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Office of Spiritual Life | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/about-etbu/campus-offices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This office is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and enabling the spiritual growth and health of the campus community.”
  An Office of Spiritual Life is responsible for the spiritual life of the campus community.

Missions and service

90 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (ETBU Cares, a service program run through the Great Commission Center.)
Sources (1)
1. ETBU Cares | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center/etbu-cares · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “ETBU Cares exists to help ETBU students, faculty, and staff partner with their neighbors in the community through after-school programs, park ministries, and other outreach opportunities.”
  ETBU Cares is a local service and outreach program.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service learning projects are offered; they are not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Great Commission Center | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The GCC provides regular opportunities for Christian service both locally with ETBU Cares and globally with ETBU Goes. These include service learning projects, volunteer opportunities, and mission trips.”
  The Great Commission Center offers regular service and mission opportunities, including service learning projects.
Yes:
Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Several mission opportunities each academic year (rubric label: Many each year).)
Sources (1)
1. ETBU Goes | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center/etbu-goes · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Several mission opportunities are available to ETBU students, faculty, and staff during each academic year through Global Study and Serve (GSS) and Tiger Athletic Mission Experiences (TAME).”
  Several mission opportunities are offered each academic year.
Yes:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (The ETBU Cares list names many local churches and ministries that students serve.)
Sources (1)
1. ETBU Cares | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center/etbu-cares · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Hiway 80 Rescue Mission: This Christian organization provides shelter, meals and assistance for the homeless and those in need in the Longview area.”
  ETBU Cares lists local ministries, such as a Christian rescue mission, where students can serve.
Yes:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Global Study and Serve, TAME, ETBU Goes and Go Now Missions (rubric label: Many).)
Sources (2)
1. ETBU Goes | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center/etbu-goes · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Several mission opportunities are available to ETBU students, faculty, and staff during each academic year through Global Study and Serve (GSS) and Tiger Athletic Mission Experiences (TAME).”
  Several mission opportunities are offered each academic year.
2. Baptist Student Ministry | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/get-involved/baptist-student-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “As a ministry of the Texas Baptists, our students are able to engage in missions through Go Now Missions”
  Students can take part in missions through Go Now Missions.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (2)
1. University Mission Statement and Core Commitments | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/about-etbu/campus-offices/institutional-research-and-effectiveness/university-mission-statement-and-core-commitments · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning”
  The university's mission integrates biblical faith and learning.
2. Great Commission Center | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The GCC provides regular opportunities for Christian service both locally with ETBU Cares and globally with ETBU Goes. These include service learning projects, volunteer opportunities, and mission trips.”
  The Great Commission Center offers regular service and mission opportunities, including service learning projects.

Strengths

Chapel is scheduled Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., and full-time students must attend 22 chapel services each semester.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel programs are generally held each Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.”
  Chapel is generally held on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.
  “Every student enrolled in 12 or more hours (full-time student) is required to attend 22 Chapel services per semester to receive credit for Chapel that semester.”
  Full-time students must attend 22 chapel services each semester.
Every bachelor's student takes Introduction to the Bible and Introduction to Biblical Discipleship.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 University Catalog, General Education Requirements for All Bachelor's Degreesetbu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/ETBU%202026-2027%20Combined%20Catalog%2010.9.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Christian Ministry 1301 and 1302”
  Christian Ministry 1301 and 1302, six hours, are required of all bachelor's degree students in the general education requirements.
  “The background, history, and content of the Bible are introduced.”
  CHRM 1301 Introduction to the Bible introduces the background, history and content of the Bible.
The general education core names the integration of biblical faith as a learning area, and a Christian Ministry major is offered.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 University Catalog, General Education Statementetbu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/ETBU%202026-2027%20Combined%20Catalog%2010.9.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Further, courses taken as a part of the general education requirements establish a foundation in the following learning areas which are valuable and further developed within each specific program: • Critical Thinking • Information Literacy • Communicative Fluency • Integration of Biblical Faith”
  The general education core names the integration of biblical faith as one of its learning areas.
  “MAJOR: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY”
  A Christian Ministry major is offered.
A Great Commission Center runs local service (ETBU Cares) and mission trips (ETBU Goes).
Sources (3)
1. Great Commission Center | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The GCC provides regular opportunities for Christian service both locally with ETBU Cares and globally with ETBU Goes. These include service learning projects, volunteer opportunities, and mission trips.”
  The Great Commission Center offers regular service and mission opportunities, including service learning projects.
2. ETBU Cares | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center/etbu-cares · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “ETBU Cares exists to help ETBU students, faculty, and staff partner with their neighbors in the community through after-school programs, park ministries, and other outreach opportunities.”
  ETBU Cares is a local service and outreach program.
3. ETBU Goes | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center/etbu-goes · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Several mission opportunities are available to ETBU students, faculty, and staff during each academic year through Global Study and Serve (GSS) and Tiger Athletic Mission Experiences (TAME).”
  Several mission opportunities are offered each academic year.

Concerns

The required Bible course is a survey of the whole Bible; the catalog does not require separate Old Testament and New Testament study of all students.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 University Catalog, Christian Ministry Course Descriptionsetbu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/ETBU%202026-2027%20Combined%20Catalog%2010.9.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The background, history, and content of the Bible are introduced.”
  CHRM 1301 Introduction to the Bible introduces the background, history and content of the Bible.
The At a Glance page says faculty are committed to integrating faith in the classroom.
Sources (1)
1. At a Glance | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/about-etbu/glance · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “ETBU currently employs more than 85 full-time faculty who are dedicated Christians who are committed to integrating faith in the classroom.”
  Faculty are described as dedicated Christians committed to integrating faith in the classroom.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Spiritual Life, Rogers Spiritual Life Center

Address: One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX 75670
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, offices

Source: etbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, etbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, etbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, etbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (3)

Office of Spiritual Life | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/about-etbu/campus-offices/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“This office is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and enabling the spiritual growth and health of the campus community.”
An Office of Spiritual Life is responsible for the spiritual life of the campus community.
Baptist Student Ministry | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/get-involved/baptist-student-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Each week we offer an on-campus worship service, small groups, and opportunities for Christian service in the Marshall community.”
The Baptist Student Ministry offers an on-campus worship service each week and small groups.
“Director, Baptist Student Ministry”
Shelby McNeal is director of the Baptist Student Ministry.
Great Commission Center | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/great-commission-center · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The GCC provides regular opportunities for Christian service both locally with ETBU Cares and globally with ETBU Goes. These include service learning projects, volunteer opportunities, and mission trips.”
The Great Commission Center offers regular service and mission opportunities, including service learning projects.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 1 location not published

Service 3

Beach ReachOff campus
Spring Break
Annual Spring Break mission trip to South Padre Island.
etbu.edu
ETBU CaresOff campus
Partnered outreach with after-school programs, park ministries and local ministries in Marshall.
etbu.edu, etbu.edu
ETBU GoesOff campus
Short- and long-term mission projects, including Global Study and Serve and TAME.
etbu.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Baptist Student Ministry small groups and discipleship studyOn campus
Thursdays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Student gathering with discipleship study, coffee and gospel outreach to campus.
etbu.edu

Retreats 1

BSM Fall Retreat
Each fall
A weekend away for fellowship, Bible study and worship.
etbu.edu

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Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Monday, Wednesday10:00 AMRogers Spiritual Life Center · Generally held; some special programs are held on other days.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Chapel | East Texas Baptist Universityetbu.edu/life-hill/faith-worship/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel programs are generally held each Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.”
Chapel is generally held on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$20,420
$30,001–$48,000	$20,417
$48,001–$75,000	$20,141
$75,001–$110,000	$25,297
Over $110,000	$28,532

Full cost of attendance before aid: $44,211 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,659
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 48% · Women 52%
First-generation students College Scorecard	32%
First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023	8%
Total students	1,833
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$23,911
Cost of attendance (per year)	$44,211
Median federal debt at graduation	$23,250
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	47%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	30%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	30%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	55%
First-year retention	71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$52,788
Admission rate	58%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$25
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,013 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	32%

Value index: 48 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Business administration	$46,855
Interdisciplinary studies	$40,577

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Business (general), Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Criminal justice, English, Experimental psychology, Finance, Global studies, Health administration, Health sciences, History, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Nursing, Other business, management, marketing, and related support services, Pastoral counseling, Political science, Psychology, Public health, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Institution Administration and Law, Religious Music and Worship, Secondary education, Sociology, Teacher education, Theatre, Theology, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Health professions	23%
Business	20%
Interdisciplinary studies	11%
Education	10%
Communication	6%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	10%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	7%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$10,956
Sports	NCAA Division III · American Southwest Conference
Students per faculty member	14 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$46,492IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 77% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)About 33 miles away · about 55 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL)About 145 miles away
Town population	23,825Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	DallasAbout 140 miles away · about 2 hours 40 minutes by car
Typical weather	45°F in January · 82°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Marshall, TX, about 5 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	1.10	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is East Texas Baptist University a Christian college?: Yes. East Texas Baptist University is a Christian college.
What is East Texas Baptist University’s Compass Score?: 69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at East Texas Baptist University?: Chapel is listed at Rogers Spiritual Life Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 224527
Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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