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Undergraduate

East Texas Baptist University offers over 70 undergraduate programs for students to choose from.

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Graduate

East Texas Baptist University offers over 15 graduate degrees for students to choose from.

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B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary

B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary is a graduate-level community of faith and learning which equips men and women called to serve Christ in the diverse and global ministries of His church.

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Adult Education

East Texas Baptist University's Adult Education Program is designed for non-traditional students who wish to finish their undergraduate degree in a Christ-centered environment with academic integrity.

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Mav University

At Maverick University, high school juniors and seniors are able to take up to 27 hours.

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Thrive | ETBU's Mentoring Experience

Thrive cultivates student success through intentional, one-on-one and small group mentoring.

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Why Choose ETBU

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Sports

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Find Your Mentor

Find Your Mentor

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Learn more about ETBU athletics programs

Learn more about ETBU athletics programs

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Learn more about how ETBU can help with costs

Learn more about how ETBU can help with costs

99% of Students Receive Financial Aid

99% of Students Receive Financial Aid

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

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ETBU Baptist Student Ministry Serves and Shares the Gospel in the Pacific Northwest

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ETBU Teague School of Nursing Students Serve in Guatemala

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ETBU Students Embark on Global Study and Serve Trip to London

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B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at ETBU Hosts 2025 Frank W. Pauline Patterson Lecture Series

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ETBU Acrobatics & Tumbling, Cheer, and Pom Teams Serve in Northern Ireland on Transformative Tiger Athletic Mission Experience

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Made New Initiative Breathes New Life into Dorm Room Donations at ETBU

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ETBU Honors 218 Graduates at Spring 2025 Commencement

ETBU Introduces the ETBU Shield to Strengthen Christ-Centered Brand Identity

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ETBU Students Examine What the Church Is Really Singing

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East Texas Baptist University and B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary Merge Following SACSCOC Approval