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East Texas Baptist University Admission Overview

East Texas Baptist University admission requirements are competitive. Last year East Texas Baptist University admitted 57.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+). East Texas Baptist University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

East Texas Baptist University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

57.8%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Acceptance Rate

The East Texas Baptist University acceptance rate is 57.8%. Last year, 1,016 of 1,759 applicants were admitted. That is the 19th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into East Texas Baptist University and can you get accepted?

East Texas Baptist University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

East Texas Baptist University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

East Texas Baptist University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at East Texas Baptist University typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. East Texas Baptist University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #36 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled East Texas Baptist University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Admission Statistics

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

East Texas Baptist University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 921 838 1,759
Accepted 515 501 1,016
Acceptance Rate 56% 60% 58%
Enrolled 176 178 354
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 34% 36% 35%

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

Application Requirements

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

East Texas Baptist University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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 considered for admission, even 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

Aug 23, 2027

Days left to Apply

357

Applicants have 357 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 23, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to East Texas Baptist University is $25.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at East Texas Baptist University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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

Admission summary

East Texas Baptist University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 57.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 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

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

GPA calculator: East Texas Baptist University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026