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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, KY · City · 848 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
Not reported
Average net priceYour net price
42%
Graduation rate
42% typical
Not reported
Earnings 10 years on
56%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As the flagship seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the largest theological institutions in the world, renowned for its conservative evangelical scholarship and premier degree programs in biblical studies, expository preaching, and Christian ministry. The institution—which also includes Boyce College for undergraduate education—is uniquely defined by its historic confessional heritage and unwavering focus on training pastors, missionaries, and scholars for church leadership. Campus life is deeply devotional and community-focused, featuring regular chapel services, close faculty mentorship, and an emphasis on active ministry engagement within local churches across the greater Louisville area.

Wikipedia:The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) is a Baptist theological institute in Louisville, Kentucky. The seminary was founded in 1859 in Greenville, South Carolina, where it was at first housed on the campus of Furman University. The seminary has been an innovator in theological education, establishing one of the first Ph.D. programs in theology and religion in the year 1892. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Location
Louisville, KY, 40280-0001 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
78 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$11,046
Housing & food (on campus)$8,466
Books & supplies$1,450
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$11,046
Housing & food (on campus)$8,466
Books & supplies$1,450
Grants from the school
33% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $1,613
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Within 4 yrs
35%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting
43% graduated · 9% transferred · 9% still enrolled · 39% left or unknown
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — faith-related: 42% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
56%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
1120
R 520–640 · M 490–590
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 19–27 · E 19–29 · M 17–25
SAT middle 50%: 1010–1230
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 55.8% · women 56.0% 
Yield: 55.9% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 56%Women 44%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
0%
Part-time
22%
Where first-years come from
In state (KY)
15.7%
Out of state
77.8%
International
6.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IN 14 · TN 14 · CA 11 · OH 10 · TX 10

Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Black
2%
Asian
3%
Non-resident
5%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Theological and Ministerial Studies49
Business Administration, Management and Operations24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7
Communication and Media Studies6
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General5
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$103M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,442/mo
Teaching spend
$5,040
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — faith-related
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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