East Texas Baptist University
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How strong are the academics at East Texas Baptist University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
36%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

ETBU has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

East Texas Baptist University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on ETBU's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at East Texas Baptist University:

69%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
42%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are East Texas Baptist University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
7.8
15.24
22.68
30.12
37.56
45

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 23
  • Finance, General 16
  • Business Administration and Management, General 4
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 4
  • Organizational Leadership 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
  • Organizational Communication, General 3
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 13
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 45
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 2
  • Rehabilitation Science 1
  • Public Health, General 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 14
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 40
  • Behavioral Sciences 8
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 13
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Developmental and Child Psychology 4
  • Psychology, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 3
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 3
  • Religious Institution Administration and Management 2
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 3
  • Music, General 1
  • Musical Theatre 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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