Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Acceptance Rate
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private research university in Wake Forest, North Carolina, enrolling about 585 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 74.63% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (79.1%) and Black or African American (8.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,318
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,090 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.63% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 585 64.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 28.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1127
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,600
- Applicants (IPEDS): 124
- Room & Board: $7,123 annual estimate
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, NC (ZIP 27587-1889).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary cost?
Published tuition: $11,318.
Average net price after aid: $13,090.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,587 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,263 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,970 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,099 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,272.
How hard is it to get into Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Admission rate: 74.63%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1127.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Total enrollment: 585 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,600 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,263 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
150%-time completion rate: 58.06%.
First-year retention: 84.6%.
How much debt do students have?
18.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Divinity/Ministry (259 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (60 completions)
- Christian Studies (44 completions)
- Religious Education (24 completions)
- Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling (24 completions)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other (22 completions)
- Missions/Missionary Studies (17 completions)
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies (14 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (13 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.63%; completion rate 58.06%; net price $13,090. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,318
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was $11,318.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,090
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,090.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,360 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,090 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,272 4-Year Tuition
$7,123 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,241 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$76,964 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,016 | $7,016 | — |
| 2014 | $7,682 | $7,682 | — |
| 2015 | $8,124 | $8,124 | — |
| 2016 | $10,500 | $10,500 | — |
| 2017 | $10,730 | $10,730 | — |
| 2018 | $9,394 | $9,394 | — |
| 2019 | $10,072 | $10,072 | — |
| 2020 | $9,562 | $9,562 | $8,651 |
| 2021 | $10,202 | $10,202 | $19,143 |
| 2022 | $10,234 | $10,234 | $9,262 |
| 2023 | $10,646 | $10,646 | $6,608 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.63% Acceptance Rate
124 Total Applicants
95 Students Admitted
77 First-Time Students Enrolled
81.05% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1127
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary reported total enrollment of about 585 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.1%), Black or African American (8.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). About 18.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 is 585 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,600 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,263 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 79.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.70% 100% Completion Time
58.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.70% of students graduating from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Divinity/Ministry: 83% male / 17% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Christian Studies: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Divinity/Ministry: 259 completions
2. Theology/Theological Studies: 60 completions
3. Christian Studies: 44 completions
4. Religious Education: 24 completions
5. Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling: 24 completions
6. Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other: 22 completions
7. Missions/Missionary Studies: 17 completions
8. Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies: 14 completions
9. Organizational Leadership: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,527
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,721
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in Wake Forest, NC, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Divinity/Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies, Christian Studies. Enrollment is approximately 585 students. Student body composition includes White (79.1%), Black or African American (8.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). The admission rate is 74.63%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1127. The 150%-time completion rate is 58.06%. Approximately 18.87% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Wake Forest, NC 27587-1889
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary located?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Wake Forest, NC.
What is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 74.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 124 applicants and 95 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $11,318 and average net price is $13,090 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,123 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,600 students, White (79.1%), Black or African American (8.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary reports midpoint SAT about 1127.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Wake Forest, NC.
Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary an HBCU?
No. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary a tribal college?
No. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.5%).
Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: Southern Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.