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American Baptist College

Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About American Baptist College

American Baptist College (previously American Baptist Theological Seminary) is a private, historically black Baptist college in Nashville, Tennessee, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA. The school was founded in 1924. Upon accreditation by the American Association of Bible Colleges in 1971, ABTS dropped use of the term "Theological Seminary" and renamed itself American Baptist College. American Baptist Theological Seminary students and faculty played major roles in the Civil Rights Movement, especially in the Nashville Student Movement and 1960 Nashville sit-ins. John Lewis, Bernard Lafayette, James Bevel, C. T. Vivian, Kelly Miller Smith, William Barbee, Julius Scruggs, and John F. Grimmett were among the activists who played major roles.

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Open

Acceptance

$9,216

Net price

46

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

D

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,216

Average net price

$13,604

In-state tuition

$13,604

Out-of-state tuition

$10,536

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$27,044

Total cost of attendance

56%

Students receiving Pell grants

67%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$12,288
$30–48K
$0

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$41,216

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,665

Median earnings (6 yrs)

39%

Graduation rate

100%

Retention rate

68%

Earn more than a HS grad

$27,166

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

46

Total enrollment

22%

Part-time

30

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

41% women
59% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
96%
Hispanic
2%

American Baptist College FAQ

Is American Baptist College a public or private school?

American Baptist College is a private nonprofit institution located in Nashville, TN.

What is the acceptance rate at American Baptist College?

American Baptist College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does American Baptist College cost?

The average annual net price at American Baptist College is $9,216 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $13,604.

What is the graduation rate at American Baptist College?

About 39% of students at American Baptist College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do American Baptist College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, American Baptist College students earn a median of $41,216 per year.

How many students attend American Baptist College?

American Baptist College enrolls about 46 students.

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