- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–22 composite
- Average net price: $15,395 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Baptist Health Sciences University reported: an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Baptist Health Sciences University reviews each application.
Baptist Health Sciences University GPA requirements
Baptist Health Sciences University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Baptist Health Sciences University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Baptist Health Sciences University acceptance rate
Baptist Health Sciences University admitted 301 of 367 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Memphis, Tennessee, with 782 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Baptist Health Sciences University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 22 |
| ACT English | 16 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Baptist Health Sciences University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Baptist Health Sciences University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,395 a year at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baptist Health Sciences University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Baptist Health Sciences University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Baptist Health Sciences University's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Baptist Health Sciences University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 17–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Baptist Health Sciences University test optional?
No. Baptist Health Sciences University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 100% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Baptist Health Sciences University?
A lot: Baptist Health Sciences University requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers college preparatory program if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Baptist Health Sciences University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Baptist Health Sciences University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Baptist Health Sciences University?
Baptist Health Sciences University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Baptist Health Sciences University?
Baptist Health Sciences University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 301 of 367 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does it matter at Baptist Health Sciences University if a parent went there?
No. Baptist Health Sciences University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Baptist Health Sciences University accept AP credit?
Yes. Baptist Health Sciences University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Baptist Health Sciences University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,395 a year at Baptist Health Sciences University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Baptist Health Sciences University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Baptist Health Sciences UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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