Baptist College of Health Sciences Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Baptist College of Health Sciences is 40.9%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Tennessee and the 169th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Baptist College of Health Sciences and can you get accepted?

Baptist College of Health Sciences is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 115 out of the 281 who applied were admitted.

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.21. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Baptist College of Health Sciences?

41% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.21 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1040 on the SAT
• Score 21 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Baptist College of Health Sciences are to have around a 3.21 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Baptist College of Health Sciences will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Baptist College of Health Sciences is 3.21 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #40 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Baptist College of Health Sciences is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 990-1090. Students who get into Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers..  Baptist College of Health Sciences ranks #29 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Baptist College of Health Sciences regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 990, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 940, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 0 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1040, you have around a 41% chance of being admitted. A 1090 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 57% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Baptist College of Health Sciences?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Baptist College of Health Sciences is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 23.  The school ranks #22 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Baptist College of Health Sciences for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 41% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 57% with a 23 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Baptist College of Health Sciences is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.21 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1040 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1090 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 21 on the ACT places you in a strong position.