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Baptist University of the Americas

#1648 in US ranking San Antonio, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,550
Tuition & fees
$8,400
Avg. aid
$5,514
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
80%

What does Baptist University of the Americas offer in terms of athletics?

Soccer is the sport identified in BUA's institutional information. That listing does not, on its own, establish a current varsity team, conference affiliation, competition division, or athletic scholarship program.

Students hoping to compete should ask the student-life office what soccer participation is available in the term they plan to enroll - organized competition, a club, intramurals, or informal recreation are different commitments. They should also verify any eligibility and travel requirements directly before treating athletics as part of their enrollment plan.

What student groups and Associations are available at Baptist University of the Americas?

Reported BUA student organizations include Called Club, Spanish Club, Missions Society, Business Society, and BUA Band. Together, these examples point to opportunities connected with faith, language, professional interests, and music.

A listed club may not meet every term at a small institution, so students should check current meeting schedules and recognition status through student life. Student Council is another potential route into campus decision-making; its inauguration is identified among campus events. Joining an organization is distinct from receiving a campus service or completing an academic requirement.

Who studies at Baptist University of the Americas?

BUA reported 104 enrolled students in its institutional figures, making it a small university. The 2024-25 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate intake was nine students, and six students entered as transfers. Those small entering groups are important context when interpreting annual enrollment or graduation-rate changes.

Peterson's 2026 demographic figures describe the student body as predominantly Hispanic or Latino, at 81%. The same reporting lists Asian students at 8%, White students at 7%, and Black or African American students at 3%. These figures describe enrollment; they do not indicate any individual student's background or campus experience.

Institutional information reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1, alongside three full-time and 38 part-time faculty members. A ratio is not a class-size guarantee, and applicants who need particular courses each term should review the actual schedule - especially if they will attend part time or commute.

How does student life look like at Baptist University of the Americas?

Everyday life at BUA is shaped by its small enrollment, Christian identity, and mix of residential and commuting students. Students can look for connections through orientation, Student Council activities, music, and campus events, but the available choices will differ from those at a much larger university.

BUA reports personal or psychological counseling and choral groups. It does not report an on-campus health clinic, so students with ongoing medical needs should plan for care beyond campus services. A first-year student may also find it useful to compare event times with their class and work schedule: participation can be more difficult when an activity occurs outside the hours they are on campus.

What libraries are available to students at Baptist University of the Americas?

BUA identifies its campus library as the Baptist University of the Americas Learning Resource Center. It is the institution's reported on-campus library and a starting point for course research and study.

Institutional information indicates that students can reserve study rooms. It does not identify the library as a 24-hour study space, so students who rely on late-night access should check current hours. Before enrolling in a research-intensive program, ask the Learning Resource Center about subject databases, off-campus access, research help, and borrowing options for materials it does not hold locally.

Baptist University of the Americas Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

104

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

8

Total staff

3 full time, 38 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Baptist University of the Americas Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 99
Graduate: 5

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 88
Part-time: 16

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 7
Men: 1

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 81
Black or African American: 3
White: 7
Asian: 8

Baptist University of the Americas Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Soccer

–Men–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.