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Undergraduate

East Texas Baptist University offers over 50 undergraduate programs for students to choose from.

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Graduate

East Texas Baptist University offers 20 graduate programs for students to choose from.

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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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Find Your Mentor

Find Your Mentor

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50 activities

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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Read the ETBU Hilltop Magazine

Read the ETBU Hilltop Magazine

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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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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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ETBU holds Ring Blessing ceremony to honor May 2025 graduates

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ETBU names Bailee Kitchen 78th Senior Girl Call-Out

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East Texas Baptist University Celebrates Academic Excellence at Annual Honors Chapel

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ETBU Announces Promise Scholarship for Children of Texas Baptists Senior Pastors

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East Texas Baptist University Generates $120 Million in Economic Impact Across East Texas

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