SEBTS Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.63%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1110. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $11,318
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at SEBTS:
- Total Enrollment: 3,220, including 1,114 online students
- 957 Undergraduate, 2,263 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 67.1% men, 32.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 58%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 61 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 30 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SEBTS Overview
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wake Forest, NC. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The SEBTS's tuition & fees is $11,318 for the academic year 2024-2025. 38% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,186.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,220 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
SEBTS's acceptance rate is 74.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 78.67%. The median SAT score is 1110 and the ACT score is 23.
SEBTS ranked 14th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools.
SEBTS has 2 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $11,318. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,516.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,181 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,647.
| Undergraduate | $11,318 |
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| Graduate | $6,516 |
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| Undergraduate | $12,181 |
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| Graduate | $6,647 |
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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
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SEBTS
| 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 | No |
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Directory Information
SEBTS Campuses and Colleges
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has 2 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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