American Baptist College
Nashville, Tennessee 37207-9980
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
American Baptist College is a private urban institution in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 48 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,216 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,294.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Hailey about the possibility of establishing a seminary for the education of its ministers, in 1913.
- •The committees of the two conventions met together and the following year recommended to their respective bodies that the college be established in Memphis, Tennessee.
- •The first building, Griggs Hall, was erected in 1923 and housed dormitory rooms, dining hall, library, and classrooms.
- •American Baptist College formally opened its doors for the training of Christian workers under the name of the American Baptist Theological Seminary on September 14, 1924.
Source: Wikipedia
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Programs (12)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average + large city premium
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