The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
Not available
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
40.3%
Admission rate
56%
Undergrad size
848
In-state tuition
$11,046
Out-of-state tuition
$11,046
Cost of attendance
Not available
Median earnings (10y)
Not available
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,120
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 78.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
6 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (74% of credentials).
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts74%
- Social sciences5%
- Theology44.0%~373 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business21.1%~179 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts15.6%~132 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication11.0%~93 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education4.6%~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
20 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 645 | $61,633 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Doctoral | 270 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 103 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Doctoral | 61 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master's | 58 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Doctoral | 28 | — | — |
| Religious Education. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Religious Education. | Doctoral | 12 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small institution located in Louisville, Kentucky, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 848 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Theology, Business, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
Published net-price data for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is not available in the most recent federal release. Published tuition is $11,046 per year before aid.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 40.3%, a average completion outcome. 78.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit.
Programs & majors
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary confers degrees and certificates across 6 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Theology, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (74% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), social sciences (5% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepts 56% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,120. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Louisville, Kentucky (city), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Q.What is the graduation rate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has a 6-year graduation rate of 40.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admits 56% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.What is tuition at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Published tuition is $11,046 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary located?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, Kentucky (ZIP 40280).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at their official website.