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Southeastern Baptist College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 113
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Acceptance rate 56%
Students retention rate 19%

Located in Laurel, Mississippi, Southeastern Baptist College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southeastern Baptist College 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.

Southeastern Baptist College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, 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 5-to-1, Southeastern Baptist College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Southeastern Baptist College is 19% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Mississippi is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southeastern Baptist College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Association for Biblical Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2020 admitted students

56.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,275

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Baptist College in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

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

Mississippi's average $8,409
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,275

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Baptist College 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.

Mississippi's average $12,849
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Southeastern Baptist College received on average $4,490 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.

$4,490
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 81% $3,630 $79,862
Other Federal Grant 22 81% $3,630 $79,862
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 37% $1,892 $18,921
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 81% $4,490 $98,783

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Southeastern Baptist College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Southeastern Baptist College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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