Baptist Health Sciences University: Review & Facts

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Baptist Health Sciences University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 800 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1912 and is one of the 20 colleges and schools located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Baptist Health Sciences University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Baptist Health Sciences University will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

13

Baptist Health Sciences University deploys a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 13 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Radiology Technology, Medical Assistant, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Baptist Health Sciences University student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (below Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

63%

Bad

The graduation rate at Baptist Health Sciences University is low - 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at Baptist Health Sciences University is very good: 7:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - around $11,600 per academic year. The additional fees at Baptist Health Sciences University not covered by tuition are around $1,600; which makes it a total of $13,200 annually.

Read the details about Baptist Health Sciences University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

41%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 281 applications were submitted and 115 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Baptist Health Sciences University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,300

Low

Baptist Health Sciences University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Baptist Health Sciences University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Baptist Health Sciences University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $3,300 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Baptist Health Sciences University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Baptist Health Sciences University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Baptist Health Sciences University
1003 Monroe Ave
Memphis, Tennessee
38104, USA