Baptist College of Health Sciences Admission Requirements

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Baptist College of Health Sciences Admission Overview

Baptist College of Health Sciences admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Baptist College of Health Sciences admitted 82% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.21 GPA (B+) and SAT 990-1090 / ACT 19-23. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Baptist College of Health Sciences Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

82%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Baptist Health Sciences University

Acceptance Rate

The Baptist College of Health Sciences acceptance rate is 82%. Last year, 301 of 367 applicants were admitted. That is the 27th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.

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 an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Baptist Health Sciences University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.21. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Baptist College of Health Sciences GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.21

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.21

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Baptist College of Health Sciences typically have around a 3.21 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades.

The school ranks #35 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Baptist College of Health Sciences SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

990-1090

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 470
  • Math 520
  • Composite 990
SAT 25th percentile scores for Baptist Health Sciences University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 530
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1090
SAT 75th percentile scores for Baptist Health Sciences University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Baptist College of Health Sciences typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 990–1090) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. Baptist College of Health Sciences ranks #24 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1090

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Baptist Health Sciences University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1090+ Above 75th >90%
1040 to 1090 Avg + 82%-90%
990 to 1040 Avg - 71%-82%
Below 990 Below mid-50 <71%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Baptist College of Health Sciences ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

100%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 16
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Baptist Health Sciences University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 20
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for Baptist Health Sciences University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Baptist College of Health Sciences typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Baptist College of Health Sciences places #20 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Baptist Health Sciences University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
23+ Above 75th >90%
21 to 23 Avg + 82%-90%
19 to 21 Avg - 71%-82%
Below 19 Below mid-50 <71%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Baptist Health Sciences University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 330 37 367
Accepted 270 31 301
Acceptance Rate 82% 84% 82%
Enrolled 99 6 105
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 37% 19% 35%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Baptist Health Sciences University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

273

Applicants have 273 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Baptist Health Sciences University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Baptist Health Sciences University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Baptist College of Health Sciences is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.21 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219639.

GPA calculator: Baptist Health Sciences University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026