Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege townGreek life
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
East Texas Baptist University is a private institution in Marshall with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,788 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,790.
Established
1912
Motto
May the Light on the Hill Never Die
Mascot
Tiger
Type
Private university
Campus Visits
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60%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,364Students
15:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$52,788Earnings 10yr
$23,790Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
East Texas Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$30,050
Room & Board$10,629
Books & Supplies$1,502
Total Cost of Attendance$41,833
Average Net Price$23,790
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$20,306
$30–48K$21,898
$48–75K$22,088
$75–110K$24,843
$110K+$27,661
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,790
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,030
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (58)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,364
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 64%
Black 16%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 1%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate48.0%
Freshman Retention69.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$41,759
8 Years$44,309
10 Years$52,788
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,100
Men
$49,500
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from TX state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Dallaspop. 1.3M
142 mi(246 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
202 mi(350 min)
Austinpop. 960K
254 mi(440 min)