East Texas Baptist University

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Marshall, TX
  • 5.0 1 review

Overview

Total enrollment

1,813
East Texas Baptist University overview
  • Location Marshall, Texas
  • Website etbu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Distant Town
  • Religious Affiliation Baptist
East Texas Baptist University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) is located in Marshall, Texas, approximately 150 miles east of Dallas and 40 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana. The private Baptist institution occupies a hilltop campus characterized by red-brick Georgian-style architecture, with its main academic buildings centered around a traditional quad setting. Founded in 1912 as the College of Marshall, ETBU operates as a residential liberal arts university where most students live in campus housing. The university maintains a selective admissions process and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, education, business, and religious studies, while also providing graduate degrees in education and religion. ETBU competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Tigers, participating in the American Southwest Conference.

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  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
East Texas Baptist University admission standards
  • GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

57.8%
East Texas Baptist University applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 23, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 34.8%
  • Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,680
Costs for East Texas Baptist University
Fee Cost
Tuition $30,680
Books and Supplies $1,214
Other Fees $1,430
Room and Board $10,956
Budget for Other Expenses $2,480
Total One Year Cost $46,760

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at East Texas Baptist University are Education, General Studies, and Psychology. 23% of students major in Education, 20% in General Studies, and 11% in Psychology.

  • Education 23%
  • General Studies 20%
  • Psychology 11%
  • Business 11%
  • Health Professions 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224527.

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Last updated: August 2026