The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) is a Baptist theological institute in Louisville, Kentucky. The seminary was founded in 1859 in Greenville, South Carolina, where it was at first housed on the campus of Furman University. The seminary has been an innovator in theological education, establishing one of the first Ph.D. programs in theology and religion in the year 1892. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 56%
- Average net price: $21,081
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,204
- Graduation rate (150%): 35%
- Graduation rate (200%): 43%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 43%
- Student to faculty ratio: 16:1
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Louisville, KY
Majors and programs
The most common programs at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary include Theology, Business Administration and Management, Humanities.
- Theology (35 bachelor's)
- Business Administration and Management (21 bachelor's)
- Humanities (17 bachelor's)
- Communication (12 bachelor's)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (7 bachelor's)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (4 bachelor's)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 66%, Communication 34%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
- In-state tuition and fees: $11,046
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $11,046
- Books and supplies: $1,450
- On-campus room and board: $8,466
- Off-campus room and board: $2,460
- Off-campus with family: $1,500
- Typical cost of attendance: $20,962
- Sticker vs net gap: -57%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 0%
- Federal loan recipients: 0%
- Average institutional grant: $1,613
Admissions
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admits 56% of applicants. Of students admitted, 56% enrolled.
- Applications: 605
- Admitted: 338
- Enrolled: 189
- Yield (first-choice signal): 56%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,204
- Women: 22%
- Commuter share (estimated): 43%
- Part-time undergraduates: 22%
- Age 25 and older: 10%
- Graduate students: 2,025
- Graduation rate: 35%
- Come back after freshman year: 79%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 100%
- Student to faculty: 16:1
- Professor salary: $83,503
- Associate professor salary: $72,487
- Assistant professor salary: $56,838
- On-campus housing capacity: 690
- Average SAT: 1,120
- Average ACT: 22
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate? The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admits 56% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
What majors does The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offer? Popular programs include Theology, Business Administration and Management, Humanities, Communication, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
What is the The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 43% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 35%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary official site: https://sbts.edu.