School Information

23.5
Total Enrollment 3,361
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 28 : 1

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

http://www.sbts.edu
2825 Lexington Rd, Louisville, Kentucky 40280-0001
(800) 626-5525

Under the lordship of Jesus Christ, the mission of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is to be totally committed to the Bible as the Word of God, to the Great Commission as our mandate, and to be a servant of the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention by training, educating, and preparing ministers of the gospel for more faithful service.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students' federally guaranteed loans may be deferred while enrolled.
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 64.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 54.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,049), and 0% receive loans ($16,150 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,750. Off campus it is around $2,360.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $16,150 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 164 people applied to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Of the applicants, 40.0% were admitted (43.0% male & 33.0% female ) and 92.0% accepted (93.0% male and 89.0% female)

Of the 762 undergraduate students at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 52.0% are part-time. A majority (54.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 41.0% of the 2,599 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     29.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     36.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     17.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     37.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-626-5525
Admissions Office Email admissions@sbts.edu
Admissions Office Address The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40280
Admissions Website http://www.sbts.edu/future-students/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Theology and religious vocations 7 83 359 92
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 251
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 25 20
Religious Education 28 25
Religious/Sacred Music 9 2
Theology/Theological Studies 7 83 46 45
 
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