Tennessee Temple University, founded in 1946, is the oldest of these institutions. It has kept up to date offering a wide range of residency, online and modular courses in all levels of education from bachelor's to doctoral degrees in various fields from Sciences and Arts to Education and Baptist Seminary. The lowest costs for students living on campus amount to $ 8,640 per semester for undergraduate courses.
West Coast Baptist College is one of the youngest of these colleges having its doors opened for the first time in September 1995. One of the main requirements for admission to this college is that you have a genuine testimony of biblical salvation. The average costs for students living on campus amount to $8,640 per semester. They offer bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Theology, Evangelism and Church Ministries. They also offer Master's Degrees in the Bible and related studies.
Hyles-Anderson College is a private Bible college that was founded in 1972. The main goal of this institution is to train students for Christian ministries. They have strict admission criteria with a great emphasis on the testimony of salvation and character references. The programs taught include Bachelor of Science degrees in different types of education, pastoral studies, missions, media management and music. Masters degrees are also offered in these fields. The basic annual cost for students living on campus here is $8,200. Online courses are also available.
Landmark Baptist College, which was started in 1979, offers four year, two year and graduate degrees. They teach Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Music, Bachelor of Science in Education, Christian Radio Broadcasting and Christian Studies. Graduate degrees cover education, theology and Administration. The basic cost for a student is about $ 5,000 a year. The main purpose of this college is to train men and women to serve the Lord in a local church setting. Foreign applicants gain admission only by recommendation from an American pastor/ missionary or a personal acquaintance of the college, whom they have known for a year.
Baylor University, which is located in Waco, Texas, was founded in 1845. The university, which is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, had a total student enrollment of 14,900 as of the fall semester of 2010. It has eight undergraduate colleges and schools which offer degree programs in about 150 areas of study, These include journalism, environmental health sciences and mechanical engineering. It also offers master's degrees programs. As of fall in 2010, there were 2,379 graduate students enrolled in 76 Masters programs. The university also has 25 Doctoral programs.According to the university's website, about 84 percent of students at the university receive some form of financial assistance. Annual tuition fee is about $26,966.