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American Baptist College

Nashville, Tennessee 37207-9980

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Close-knit campus

American Baptist College is a private urban institution in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 48 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,216 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,294.

Established
1924
Motto
Light a Flame that lasts forever
Type
Private college

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SAT Avg
48Students
5:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$41,216Earnings 10yr
$19,294Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

American Baptist College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,474
Room & Board$8,640
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$27,241
Average Net Price$19,294

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,655
$30–48K$20,252

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,294

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
48
Gender Split
38% / 63%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
68%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 96%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.3%
Freshman Retention80.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,665
8 Years$32,200
10 Years$41,216

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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