The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS)

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	511
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, SBTS 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 80% indicates that SBTS is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The Southern 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at SBTS is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Kentucky is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at SBTS is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

SBTS boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,896

Cost of attendance at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

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

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,896

Cost of attendance at The Southern 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.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary received on average $3,019 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.

$3,019

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	0	0%	-	-
Other Federal Grant	0	0%	-	-
State Grant/Scholarships	63	42%	$1,510	$95,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	63	42%	$1,510	$95,100
Total Grant & Scholarships	63	42%	$3,019	$190,200

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Southern 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students is 41.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.2%.

41.9%

African American 60.0% 3 students
white 44.5% 53 students

Athletic Associations

National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

The Southern 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
Occupational

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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