Baptist University of the Americas
San Antonio, Texas 78224-1443
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Baptist University of the Americas is a private urban institution in San Antonio, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 98 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $37,709 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,750.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1947, the school was founded by missionary Paul Siebenmann and named the Mexican Baptist Training School, which was changed to the Mexican Baptist Bible Institute.
- •The school moved into a building at West Martin and North Leona in 1950.
- •A new campus was established on the Pam Am Expressway in 1964.
- •Initially affiliated with the San Antonio Baptist Association and the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the school entered into a merger with the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1982.
- •In 1989, the relationship between the school and Southwestern seminary was dissolved.
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
98.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
7.3%/yr
Programs (7)
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
56%
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 TX state average + large city premium