The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Acceptance Rate
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private research university in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling about 848 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 55.87% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (90.0%) and Non-Resident Alien (4.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,046
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 55.87% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 848 78.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.25%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,181
- Applicants (IPEDS): 289
- Room & Board: $8,466 annual estimate
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: what the data shows
Common questions about The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, KY (ZIP 40280-0001).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary cost?
Published tuition: $11,046.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,184.
How hard is it to get into The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Admission rate: 55.87%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Total enrollment: 848 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,181 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,283 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
150%-time completion rate: 40.25%.
First-year retention: 78.6%.
How much debt do students have?
0.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Divinity/Ministry (447 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (175 completions)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other (65 completions)
- Missions/Missionary Studies (62 completions)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling (24 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (23 completions)
- Religious Education (20 completions)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (19 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (17 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 55.87%; completion rate 40.25%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,046
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary was $11,046.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,184 4-Year Tuition
$8,466 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,450 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,962 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$83,848 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% 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 The Southern 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 The Southern 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 | $15,514 | $15,514 | — |
| 2014 | $16,292 | $16,292 | — |
| 2015 | $17,080 | $17,080 | — |
| 2016 | $17,916 | $17,916 | — |
| 2017 | $18,860 | $18,860 | — |
| 2018 | $20,433 | $20,433 | — |
| 2019 | $20,796 | $20,796 | — |
| 2020 | $11,896 | $11,896 | — |
| 2021 | $11,896 | $11,896 | — |
| 2022 | $12,000 | $12,000 | — |
| 2023 | $13,086 | $13,086 | — |
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
55.87% Acceptance Rate
289 Total Applicants
280 Students Admitted
175 First-Time Students Enrolled
62.50% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
ACT Average: 23
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
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary reported total enrollment of about 848 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (90.0%), Non-Resident Alien (4.7%), and Asian (2.8%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 is 848 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,181 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,283 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.6%
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 90.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.72% 100% Completion Time
40.25% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.72% of students graduating from The Southern 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: 96% male / 4% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 77% male / 23% female
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other: 55% male / 45% 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Divinity/Ministry: 447 completions
2. Theology/Theological Studies: 175 completions
3. Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other: 65 completions
4. Missions/Missionary Studies: 62 completions
5. Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 24 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 23 completions
7. Religious Education: 20 completions
8. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 19 completions
9. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 17 completions
Most popular programs at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,442
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,040
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in Louisville, KY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Divinity/Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other. Enrollment is approximately 848 students. Student body composition includes White (90.0%), Non-Resident Alien (4.7%), Asian (2.8%). The admission rate is 55.87%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.25%.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Louisville, KY 40280-0001
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
The Southern 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary located?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, KY.
What is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 55.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 289 applicants and 280 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $11,046 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,466 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,181 students, White (90.0%), Non-Resident Alien (4.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What is the graduation rate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Louisville, KY.
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary an HBCU?
No. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary a tribal college?
No. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.4%).
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for The Southern 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
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Louisville, Kentucky city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
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.