East Texas Baptist University

Faculty at ETBU are mentors, faith leaders, and collaborators. With small class sizes and a low student-faculty ratio, professors offer personalized attention and invest deeply in student growth. Academic programs are taught from a biblical worldview, helping students integrate faith with learning across disciplines.

Whether studying business, biology, education, Christian ministry, or the arts, students benefit from a curriculum that is both rigorous and relevant. Professors bring professional experience into the classroom, ensuring that graduates are prepared to meet the demands of today’s workplaces and communities.

Many professors are also active scholars and practitioners who bring fresh insight and meaningful mentorship into the learning environment. Their open-door approach and commitment to student success foster an atmosphere of trust, curiosity, and excellence.

Located in historic Marshall, Texas, the university offers a peaceful campus with strong ties to the local community. 

Life at ETBU is defined by connection, tradition, and shared faith. With more than 40 student organizations, spirited NCAA Division III athletics, and a variety of campus ministries, students find community in every corner of campus. Weekly Chapel services, discipleship groups, and mission-focused events help cultivate a vibrant spiritual life.

The student body reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and passions all drawn together by a common mission. Whether gathering for worship, volunteering together, or cheering in the student section, ETBU students build lifelong friendships and a deep sense of belonging in a Christ-centered environment.

ETBU prepares students not only for successful careers but for lives of significance and service. Career development is accessible to all, with advising, résumé support, and internship placement designed to align education with calling. Graduates go on to thrive in fields such as nursing, education, business, ministry, and counseling, with many serving in leadership roles in churches, schools, nonprofits, and healthcare systems.

Thanks to a foundation grounded in faith and character, ETBU alumni are equipped to lead with integrity, wherever their paths may take them. Whether entering graduate school, launching a profession, or answering a call to serve, they leave with the confidence, clarity, and purpose that come from a Christ-centered education.

The university’s growing network of alumni serves as a powerful source of connection and opportunity, with many graduates mentoring current students and opening doors for internships and employment across Texas and beyond.

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $28,500
Fees: $1,550
Room: $5,000
Board: $5,629