The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Tuition &
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private trade and vocational school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling about 324 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Published tuition for full-time study starts near $11,934 before fees and financial aid. Student demographics in federal data include White (49.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,934
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 57.71% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 324 64.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.17%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average ACT Score: 25
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 661
- Applicants (IPEDS): 273
- Room & Board: $10,040 annual estimate
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: what the data shows
Common questions about The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Fort Worth, TX (ZIP 76115).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary cost?
Published tuition: $11,934.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $47,736.
How hard is it to get into The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Admission rate: 57.71%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Total enrollment: 324 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 661 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,496 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
150%-time completion rate: 28.17%.
First-year retention: 83.5%.
How much debt do students have?
0.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) (637 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 57.71%; completion rate 28.17%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,934
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was $11,934.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 The Southwestern 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
$47,736 4-Year Tuition
$10,040 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,474 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$93,896 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,585 | $6,585 | — |
| 2022 | $9,910 | $9,910 | — |
| 2023 | $10,446 | $10,446 | — |
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
57.71% Acceptance Rate
273 Total Applicants
144 Students Admitted
129 First-Time Students Enrolled
89.58% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary reported total enrollment of about 324 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 65% male and 35% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.7%), Hispanic or Latino (22.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (8.6%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 is 324 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 661 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,496 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.5%
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 49.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
12.68% 100% Completion Time
28.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 12.68% of students graduating from The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign): 71% male / 29% 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 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign): 637 completions
Most popular programs at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,144
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,307
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 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in Fort Worth, TX. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign). Enrollment is approximately 324 students. Student body composition includes White (49.7%), Hispanic or Latino (22.8%), Non-Resident Alien (8.6%). The admission rate is 57.71%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 25. The 150%-time completion rate is 28.17%.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.17% graduation rate at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary located?
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Fort Worth, TX.
What is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 57.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 273 applicants and 144 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $11,934 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,040 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 661 students, White (49.7%), Hispanic or Latino (22.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary reports midpoint ACT about 25.
What is the graduation rate at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Fort Worth, TX.
Is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary an HBCU?
No. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary a tribal college?
No. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.8%).
Is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for The Southwestern 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Fort Worth, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.