New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	457
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, NOBTS is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, NOBTS emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 67% at NOBTS suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,760

Cost of attendance at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,760

Cost of attendance at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 47 of freshman students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary received on average $2,572 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,572

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	0	0%	-	-
Other Federal Grant	0	0%	-	-
State Grant/Scholarships	2	12%	$2,859	$5,718
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	7	41%	$2,123	$14,860
Total Grant & Scholarships	8	47%	$2,572	$20,578

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary students is 59.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.3%.

59.3%

African American 85.7% 12 students
white 55.9% 19 students
unknown 42.9% 3 students

Service Offerings

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

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