General Questions
What are your most popular majors?
Teacher Education, Business, Nursing, Biology, Music, Psychology, and Religion
What is the student to faculty ratio?
16 to 1
What makes ETBU unique?
ETBU is a small (around 1200 students), Christ-centered university where students know each other and their professors. The integration of academics and faith are considered by ETBU to be the surest foundation for success. Our faculty will go the extra mile to help students succeed in both areas.
Spiritual Life
Am I required to attend chapel?
All students are required to attend chapel for 75% of the number of semesters enrolled at ETBU. (If you are enrolled 8 semesters, you will attend chapel for 6 semesters – 75%). Chapel is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 with one of the main purposes being to unite the campus into a community setting for worship at the same time each week.
Am I required to take Religion courses?
All students are required to take six hours of religion in order to receive a bachelor’s degree. The first course is either New Testament or Old Testament Survey and the second course is chosen from upper level religion courses.
What ministry or mission opportunities are available on campus?
The Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) is the main contact for ministry opportunities. There are over 30 different ministries through the BSM, such as Kids Club, Men’s Ministry, and Clowns. There are opportunities within the BSM to travel during university breaks – even some travel overseas. The Great Commission Center also helps students get involved in mission/ministry opportunities by connecting students, faculty, staff, and local churches to meet needs around the community.
Do I have to be a Baptist to attend ETBU?
No. Religious affiliation is not a consideration for admission.
Do you have Sunday worship services on campus?
No. We encourage our students to get involved with area churches. However, there is a student-led worship service offered by our BSM on Tuesday evenings.
Campus Life
In what residence hall will I live?
ETBU Residence Halls are assigned based on the number of hours a student has completed. Feagin Hall and Linebery Hall are considered the freshmen Residence Halls. These are suite style rooms – 2 rooms with 2 students each, sharing a bathroom in between. Upperclassmen are assigned housing based on the number of hours completed. Upperclassmen halls are apartment style with a common living area and private bedrooms. All apartments have kitchens with the exception of Fry Hall.
Do you have curfew on campus?
Yes, for freshmen. Curfew is 12:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors do not have curfew, however, it is requested that they sign out after 12:30 a.m. for security and emergency reasons. Students out after 12:30 a.m. must be in route to their residence hall or vehicle.
Do you have cheerleaders or a drill team?
Yes, we have a cheerleading team and Tiger Line.
Can freshmen have cars on campus?
Yes. Your first parking permit is provided at no charge. Replacement permits are $10. Permits must be displayed on vehicle.
What sports are offered?
Men Women
Basketball Basketball
Baseball Softball
Soccer Soccer
Football Volleyball
Cross Country Cross Country
Do students have access to a computer lab?
Yes. There is a computer lab located in the library with convenient hours of operation.
Are laundry facilities available on campus?
Yes. Each residence hall offers laundry facilities. The charge is $1.00 to wash and $1.00 to dry.
What can I bring to my dorm room?
You may bring televisions, stereos, computers and other personal items to make you feel “at home.” Students may not have appliances with exposed heating elements and may not have candles. Microwaves are not permitted unless it is part of a Micro-Fridge (Microwave/Refrigerator) unit which may be rented on a per semester basis. Contact Student Affairs for information on renting a unit.
Are there on-campus jobs?
Yes, there are work study jobs available in most every department on campus. There are two types of work study jobs, federal and university. You must meet certain qualifications for federal work study. All work study jobs pay at least minimum wage. For a list of work study jobs available, students should check the Financial Aid page on the ETBU website.
Safety and Health
Will I be safe at ETBU? What is campus security like? How will I be notified if there is an emergency?
ETBU has a full-time Security Officer on campus during the day and a Marshall Police Officer that patrols the campus at night. There are surveillance cameras placed around campus. We also have a lighted walkway that runs the entire length of the campus. The dorms are locked and can only be opened with a student ID card, which prohibits unauthorized entry into the building. ETBU has also established an emergency alert system where students/faculty/staff/parents can register their cell phone and receive emergency alerts – weather related, etc.
Does ETBU provide health insurance?
Yes, you can purchase a basic coverage plan. Currently the cost is $350 a year. Student Athletes are required to carry ETBU insurance. All students must show proof of insurance upon enrollment to ETBU. If proof of insurance is not shown, students will be charged for the basic coverage plan.
