New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a private trade and vocational school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling about 865 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. In-state tuition starts near $12,468 per year before fees and aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,468
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $10,829 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 865 56.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.91%

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: what the data shows

Common questions about New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is located in New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70126).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary cost?

Published tuition: $12,468.

Average net price after aid: $10,829.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$10,829

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $49,872.

How big is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

Total enrollment: 865 students.

About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

150%-time completion rate: 73.91%.

First-year retention: 92.0%.

How much debt do students have?

8.57% of students receive Pell grants.

What is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

  • Other/Unknown Programs (468 completions)
  • CIP 390602 (112 completions)
  • CIP 390699 (102 completions)
  • CIP 390601 (47 completions)
  • CIP 390401 (41 completions)
  • CIP 390704 (33 completions)
  • CIP 390701 (32 completions)
  • CIP 390799 (32 completions)
  • General Psychology (21 completions)
  • CIP 390201 (17 completions)

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 73.91%; net price $10,829. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Costs

Tuition Costs

$12,468
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was $12,468.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$10,829
2024 Value

In 2024 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,829.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$43,316 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$10,829 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$49,872 4-Year Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.

4-year total cost breakdown for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Financial Aid by Income Level

8.57% 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$6,540$6,540
2014$6,660$6,660
2015$6,900$6,900
2016$7,380$7,380
2017$8,040$8,040
2018$8,620$8,620
2019$9,100$9,100
2020$9,320$9,320
2021$9,760$9,760
2022$10,820$10,820
2023$11,540$11,540

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.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

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

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 is 865 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

92.0%
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.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

21.74% 100% Completion Time

73.91% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21.74% of students graduating from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Top Programs by Completions

10 Programs Reporting Data

CIP 39.0602: 112 completions

CIP 39.0699: 102 completions

CIP 39.0601: 47 completions

CIP 39.0401: 41 completions

CIP 39.0704: 33 completions

CIP 39.0701: 32 completions

CIP 39.0799: 32 completions

General Psychology: 21 completions

CIP 39.0201: 17 completions

Other/Unknown Programs: 468 completions

Most popular programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary graduates.

About

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in New Orleans, LA, offering 15 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 865 students. The institution maintains a 73.91% graduation rate. Approximately 8.57% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

New Orleans, LA 70126

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

New Orleans 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.

FAQ

How much does New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary cost?

Reported in-state tuition is $12,468 and average net price is $10,829 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

The 150%-time completion rate is 73.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How big is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

Total enrollment is about 865 students in the latest reporting year.

Is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary public or private?

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in New Orleans, LA.

Is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary an HBCU?

No. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary a tribal college?

No. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.7%).

Is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary religiously affiliated?

Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: Southern Baptist.

Data Sources

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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.