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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 872
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, SEBTS 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.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that SEBTS is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southeastern 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 9-to-1, SEBTS emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SEBTS boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,202

Cost of attendance at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,202

Cost of attendance at Southeastern 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.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary received on average $8,015 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.

$8,015
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 27 27% $4,243 $114,558
Other Federal Grant 35 35% $4,089 $143,124
State Grant/Scholarships 28 28% $6,242 $174,775
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 24 24% $3,452 $82,838
Total Grant & Scholarships 50 51% $8,015 $400,737

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeastern 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 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary students is 50.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.3%.

50.5%

  • African American 50.0% 2 students
  • white 52.3% 45 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southeastern 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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