Baptist Health Sciences University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$12,216
2% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$11,348
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
82%
367 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
891
49.9% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
37.8%
37 Graduates

About

Baptist Health Sciences University is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Baptist Health Sciences University were Registered Nursing (90 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (12 degrees), and Radiographer (11 degrees).

In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Baptist Health Sciences University. 90.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (79 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Baptist Health Sciences University is $12,216, which is $−3,493 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Baptist Health Sciences University is $12,216, which is $3,494 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,348.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Baptist Health Sciences University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,216
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baptist Health Sciences University was $12,216. The cost of tuition at Baptist Health Sciences University is $−3,494 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$11,348
2024 Value
26.3%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Baptist Health Sciences University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,348. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Baptist Health Sciences University grew by 26.3%.

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Other Student Expenses

$5,777
Room and Board
$1,022
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Baptist Health Sciences University was of $5,777 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.12% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,022. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.61% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

73%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Baptist Health Sciences University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 18% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Baptist Health Sciences University received 367 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 141% annual growth. Out of those 367 applicants, 301 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82% acceptance rate.

There were 891 students enrolled at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Baptist Health Sciences University has an overall enrollment yield of 34.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
301
Accepted Out of 367

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Baptist Health Sciences University was 82% (301 admissions from 367 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 67.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 141%, while admissions grew by 192%.

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SAT Scores

7%
Submission Percentage (2020)
5
Scores Submitted (2020)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Baptist Health Sciences University had a total enrollment of 891 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Baptist Health Sciences University is 445 students and the part-time enrollment is 446. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at Baptist Health Sciences University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baptist Health Sciences University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.6% Black or African American, 36.5% White, 6.17% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Asian, 1.68% Two or More Races, and 0.337% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Baptist Health Sciences University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33%), followed by White Male (20%) and Asian Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 891 students. The full-time enrollment at Baptist Health Sciences University is 445 and the part-time enrollment is 446. This means that 49.9% of students enrolled at Baptist Health Sciences University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

53%
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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Baptist Health Sciences University was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Baptist Health Sciences University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    415 enrolled students
  2. White
    325 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    55 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baptist Health Sciences University is 46.6% Black or African American, 36.5% White, 6.17% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Asian, 1.68% Two or More Races, and 0.337% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2024, 137 more women than men received degrees from Baptist Health Sciences University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Baptist Health Sciences University is black or african american (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (68 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Baptist Health Sciences University is Registered Nursing (90 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (12 degrees) and Radiographer (11 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baptist Health Sciences University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baptist Health Sciences University are Registered nurses (1,565,323 people), Physicians (508,467 people), Medical & health services managers (203,285 people), Pharmacists (199,875 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (183,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2024 are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baptist Health Sciences University are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Nurse anesthetists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Baptist Health Sciences University are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baptist Health Sciences University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,059,800 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (400,168 people), Elementary & secondary schools (390,543 people), Offices of physicians (382,028 people), and Outpatient care centers (368,520 people).

The most specialized majors at Baptist Health Sciences University are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Baptist Health Sciences University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Surgical Technologist
    9 degrees awarded
  2. Electroneurodiagnostic Technician
    6 degrees awarded
  3. Other Health Preparatory Programs
    1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Baptist Health Sciences University was Surgical Technologist with 9 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

16
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
153
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Baptist Health Sciences University, which is 0.105 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (153).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Baptist Health Sciences University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0843 times less than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Baptist Health Sciences University in Registered Nursing, which is 11.9 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

42%
100% Completion Time
57%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 42% of students graduating from Baptist Health Sciences University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    79 degrees awarded
  2. White
    68 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Baptist Health Sciences University is black or african american (79 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (68 degrees).

4.14% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    73 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    59 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baptist Health Sciences University is black or african american female (73 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (59 degrees).

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Operations

Baptist Health Sciences University has an endowment valued at nearly $91.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.85M (8.55%) compared to the 4.13% average return (558k on 13.5M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Baptist Health Sciences University had a total salary expenditure of 30.4M. Baptist Health Sciences University employs 46 Assistant professors, 23 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at Baptist Health Sciences University are Female Assistant professor (37), Male Associate professor (12), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baptist Health Sciences University are: Management, with 44 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Endowment

$91.8M
2024 Endowment
7.51%
growth from 2023

Baptist Health Sciences University has an endowment valued at about $91.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Baptist Health Sciences University grew 7.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $78.3M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$17.9M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Baptist Health Sciences University paid a median of $17.9M in salaries, which represents 58.8% of their overall expenditure ($30.4M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$10.6M
Instructional Salaries
87
Number of Employees

In 2024, Baptist Health Sciences University paid a total of $10.6M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 59.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baptist Health Sciences University were Management with 44 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

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