Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 888
Graduate Enrollment: 25
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 34.92%
Male/Female: 8% / 92% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.4% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 43.9%
Black: 44.3%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Black: 44.3%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,786
In-State tuition: $12,572Out-of-State tuition: $12,572
Estimated books and supplies: $940 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $3,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,428 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,967 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,428 (2022)
Average Family Income: $52,682 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,076 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 50.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 90.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $313 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $2,346 |
| $30k-48k | $4,513 |
| $48k-75k | $9,136 |
| $75k-110k | $10,642 |
| $110k+ | $11,348 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 60%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 99.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,170 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,840 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 66.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $61,306 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $61,999 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 26 | $46,500 | $371 | $36,427 ($3,036) | $47,154 ($3,930) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 50 | $31,176 | $285 | $50,568 ($4,214) | $56,046 ($4,671) |
| Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 136 | $47,500 | $370 | $65,028 ($5,419) | $66,408 ($5,534) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,704Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $56,526,164 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $65,033,040 (2022)