C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

47/100 · earnings-weighted

American Baptist College

4-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU

📍 Nashville, Tennessee 37207

🌐 www.abcnash.edu/

American Baptist College — tuition $11,160

American Baptist College campus, Nashville, TN. Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%

Outcomes

C+

61/100

Affordability

53/100

Resources

73/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

33%

Graduation Rate

80%

Retention Rate

5.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at American Baptist College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,216

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$32,665

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

38.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

56.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 44th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The American Baptist College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $374,536
Avg rent near campus: $1,943/mo — vs ~$471/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37207 (4.1% cap, Nashville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,160	$11,160
Room	$4,240
Board	$4,400
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$27,044	$27,044

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

80%

Receive Pell Grants

60%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 5 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5 grads/yr General Studies 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from American Baptist College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

General and operations managers

$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

38%

Women

25%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

Black 96%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 25%

25-64 (Adult) 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at American Baptist College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend American Baptist College?

Tuition at American Baptist College is $11,160 for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at American Baptist College?

The graduation rate at American Baptist College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is American Baptist College a good school?

American Baptist College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend American Baptist College?

American Baptist College has a total enrollment of 48 students.

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