East Texas Baptist University is an undergraduate institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1912. Our purpose is the development of intellectual inquiry, social consciousness, wellness, skills for a contemporary society, global awareness, and Christian character, for we believe that these endeavors prepare students to accept the obligations and opportunities to serve humanity and the Kingdom of God. Our primary focus is on a quality academic program of baccalaureate studies in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, and selected professional areas. We are committed to Christian stewardship and to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning, leadership development, and academic excellence. We affirm that the liberal arts form the surest foundation for education and that the Christian faith provides the surest foundation for life.

We strive to serve students of varied ages and of diverse socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. We seek students who demonstrate a potential for success in our supportive and challenging environment. We employ Christian faculty who are dedicated to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. As a Baptist university we are committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth.

 

· East Texas Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees.  Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Texas Baptist University.

· National Association of Schools of Music
· Commissions of Collegiate Nursing Education
· The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas

Enrollment 

Approximately 1350 students

Athletic Affiliation
NCAA Division III – American Southwest Conference

Mascot
Tiger  Click here for more information on ETBU's first, live tiger mascot.

School Colors
Navy and Gold

Student/Faculty Ratio
17:1

Average Class Size
22

Other Important Information
· More than 75% of full-time faculty members have earned doctorates or terminal degrees.
· Students are taught by faculty members, not graduate assistants.
· By special agreement, ETBU pre-physical therapy students may receive early admissions to graduate school.
·  ETBU is ranked 12^th among 48 schools in the category Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the West Region in the U.S. News and World Report "America's Best Colleges 2008" publication.  The West region covers about half of the country, from Texas to California to Washington and beyond to Alaska and Hawaii.

· ETBU was ranked favorably again in the area which determines schools offering the best value. Among Baccalaureate Colleges in the West, ETBU was rated seventh in the category, "Great Schools, Great Prices."