The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Louisville, KY. It is classified as Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research / scholarship.
The SBTS's 2023 tuition & fees is $12,000. 20% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $1,383.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 4,266 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2023 Tuition & Fees and 2024 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2023 tuition & fees of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $12,000. For graduate programs, its 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,000.
The estimated 2024 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,105 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,870.
| Undergraduate | $12,000 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $9,000 |
Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
| Undergraduate | $12,105 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $8,870 |
The estimation for 2023-2024 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 86.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 58.13%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,100.
The average graduation rate is 42%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,266 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 86.96% Acceptance Rate / 58.13% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,100 SAT / 22 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 42% |
| Retention Rate | 83%(full-time), 30% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.00% (20 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 4,266 (1,018 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $1,383 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | No |
SBTS provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of SBTS. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is religiously affiliated with Southern Baptist. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 511. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $2,982.
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 511 |
Directory Information
| Address | 2825 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40280-0001 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 800-626-5525 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research / scholarship |
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