More selective than 29% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 100% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Baptist Health Sciences University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Baptist Health Sciences University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Baptist Health Sciences University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 17 | 22 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Baptist Health Sciences University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | — | — | 17–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | — | — | 19–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Baptist Health Sciences University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Baptist Health Sciences University has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Tusculum University | 72% | 25% | $21,131 |
| 22 | Milligan University | 72% | 63% | $21,365 |
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | 76% | 58% | $14,246 |
| 24 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 81% | 50% | $14,265 |
| 25 | Baptist Health Sciences University | 82% | 40% | $11,212 |
| 26 | East Tennessee State University | 86% | 53% | $15,983 |
| 27 | Christian Brothers University | 87% | 55% | $9,854 |
| 28 | The University of Tennessee Southern | 87% | 37% | $12,798 |
| 29 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | 88% | 53% | $10,701 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Baptist Health Sciences University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Baptist Health Sciences University admissions questions
What is the Baptist Health Sciences University acceptance rate?
Baptist Health Sciences University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 103 of 152 applicants were admitted.
Does Baptist Health Sciences University require the SAT or ACT?
Baptist Health Sciences University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 100% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Baptist Health Sciences University?
42% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (43 of 103).
Is Baptist Health Sciences University getting harder to get into?
Baptist Health Sciences University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Baptist Health Sciences University overview