SBTS Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 55.87%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $11,046
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at SBTS:
- Total Enrollment: 4,298, including 1,066 online students
- 1,015 Undergraduate, 3,283 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 78.3% men, 21.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 42 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 23 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SBTS Overview
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Louisville, KY. It is classified as faith-related institution by Carnegie Classification
The SBTS's tuition & fees is $11,046 for the academic year 2024-2025. 28% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,300.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,298 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
SBTS's acceptance rate is 55.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 55.92%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 22.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $11,046. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,996.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,324 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,091.
| Undergraduate | $11,046 |
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| Graduate | $8,996 |
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| Undergraduate | $9,324 |
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| Graduate | $8,091 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SBTS
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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