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Baptist University of the Americas

San Antonio, Texas 78224-1443

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Baptist University of the Americas is a private urban institution in San Antonio, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 98 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,709 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,750.

Established
1947
Mascot
Eagle
Type
Private university

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
98Students
12:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$37,709Earnings 10yr
$8,750Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$7,680
Room & Board$7,670
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$15,001
Average Net Price$8,750

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,083
$30–48K$8,031
$48–75K$10,856

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

98.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

7.3%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

56%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
98
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
55%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Black 5%
Hispanic 46%
Asian 2%
Int'l 42%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.3%
Freshman Retention55.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,315
10 Years$37,709

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1947, the school was founded by missionary Paul Siebenmann and named the Mexican Baptist Training School, which was changed to the Mexican Baptist Bible Institute.
  • The school moved into a building at West Martin and North Leona in 1950.
  • A new campus was established on the Pam Am Expressway in 1964.
  • Initially affiliated with the San Antonio Baptist Association and the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the school entered into a merger with the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1982.
  • In 1989, the relationship between the school and Southwestern seminary was dissolved.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
6 mi(10 min)
Austinpop. 960K
80 mi(139 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
193 mi(335 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio14 mi
AUS Austin79 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental198 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1771 mi · ~51h 10m drive
New York, NY1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive
Hartford, CT1679 mi · ~48h 30m drive
Providence, RI1740 mi · ~50h 16m drive
Albany, NY1653 mi · ~47h 45m drive
Syracuse, NY1559 mi · ~45h 2m drive
Rochester, NY1500 mi · ~43h 20m drive
Buffalo, NY1436 mi · ~41h 29m drive
Philadelphia, PA1511 mi · ~43h 39m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1297 mi · ~37h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA1436 mi · ~41h 29m drive
Newark, NJ1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
Washington, DC1391 mi · ~40h 11m drive
Baltimore, MD1422 mi · ~41h 5m drive
Atlanta, GA886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
Raleigh, NC1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive
Miami, FL1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive
Orlando, FL1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive
Tampa, FL979 mi · ~28h 17m drive
Nashville, TN829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
New Orleans, LA510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Richmond, VA1338 mi · ~38h 39m drive
Chicago, IL1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive
Detroit, MI1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive
Minneapolis, MN1118 mi · ~32h 18m drive
St. Louis, MO799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Kansas City, MO711 mi · ~20h 32m drive
Indianapolis, IN1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Columbus, OH1145 mi · ~33h 5m drive
Cleveland, OH1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive
Milwaukee, WI1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive
Dallas, TX259 mi · ~7h 29m drive
Houston, TX193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Austin, TX80 mi · ~2h 19m drive
San Antonio, TX6 mi · ~10 min drive
Los Angeles, CA1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
San Francisco, CA1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive
San Diego, CA1125 mi · ~32h 30m drive
Seattle, WA1788 mi · ~51h 39m drive
Portland, OR1721 mi · ~49h 43m drive
Denver, CO806 mi · ~23h 17m drive
Phoenix, AZ846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1090 mi · ~31h 29m drive
Honolulu, HI3708 mi · ~107h 7m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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