- Acceptance rate: 58% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $24,388 a year (2022–23)
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East Texas Baptist University reported an acceptance rate of 58% for fall 2024.
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East Texas Baptist University GPA requirements
East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
East Texas Baptist University acceptance rate
East Texas Baptist University admitted 1,016 of 1,759 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Texas Baptist University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Marshall, Texas, with 1,634 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What East Texas Baptist 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 |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | 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 |
East Texas Baptist University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
East Texas Baptist 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 $24,388 a year at East Texas Baptist 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 it easy to get into East Texas Baptist University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. East Texas Baptist University admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is East Texas Baptist University test optional?
No, it's test blind: East Texas Baptist University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into East Texas Baptist University?
A lot: East Texas Baptist University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, 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 I get into East Texas Baptist University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. East Texas Baptist University admitted 58% 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 does East Texas Baptist University look for?
East Texas Baptist 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. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at East Texas Baptist University?
East Texas Baptist University's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,016 of 1,759 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the average net price at East Texas Baptist University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,388 a year at East Texas Baptist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at East Texas Baptist University?
Yes. East Texas Baptist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does East Texas Baptist University require an essay?
No. East Texas Baptist University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at East Texas Baptist University if a parent went there?
No. East Texas Baptist University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check East Texas Baptist University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: East Texas Baptist 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.
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