- The Baptist Health System School of Health Professions evolved from a private network of health science schools sponsored by the Baptist Health System located at the South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
School Highlights
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions serves 772 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Acceptance Rate: 69%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
77 staff
262 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Baptist Health System School of Health Professions has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Baptist Health System School of Health Professions diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
772 students
4,931 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
187 students
909 students

# Part-Time Students
585 students
4,022 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
772 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
187 students
890 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
5 students
40 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
585 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
4%
6%

% Hispanic
20%
46%

% Black
6%
13%

% White
19%
26%

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
47%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%

% Unknown races
3%
4%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2011)
100%
17%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$61,100
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
83%

Median Debt for Graduates
$16,126
$10,765

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
69%
75%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Baptist Health System School of Health Professions?
The acceptance rate of Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is 69%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
In what neighborhood is Baptist Health System School of Health Professions located?
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northwest Side.
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