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Tight-knitUrbanHBCU
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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—Acceptance
—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
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
3400.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
103Above Average
Estimated from TN state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Nashvillepop. 690K
3 mi(5 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
217 mi(376 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
249 mi(432 min)