Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Statistics

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# 1251 of 2,597 In North America
# 1176 of 2,496 In the United States
# 19 of 38 In Kentucky
# 4 of 8 In Louisville, KY
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Acceptance rate

56%

Enrollment

589

Average SAT

1,120

Average ACT

23

Avg. cost to attend

$21,081 /y

Aid receiving

45%

Undergraduates

1,015

Graduates

3,283

Male:Female Ratio

78:22

Religion

Southern Baptist

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Doctor's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 56% 56% 56%
Applicants 605 346 259
Admissions 338 193 145
Freshmen enrolled full time 170 93 77

Admissions requirements

Recommendations Required
SAT/ACT Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 77%
â–  Nonresident Alien 15%
â–  Asian 4%
â–  Black or African American 3%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary majors

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has granted 8 associate degrees across 2 programs, 100 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs, 510 master's across 9 programs, and 169 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Divinity & Ministry - - 350 -
Theology & Theological Studies 6 35 29 105
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other - - 40 25
Missions & Missionary Studies - - 44 12
Pastoral Studies & Counseling - - - 24
Business Administration and Management, General 2 21 - -
Religious Education - - 17 3
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other - 7 12 -
Humanities & Humanistic Studies - 17 - -
Communication, General - 12 - -
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General - 4 7 -
Religious & Sacred Music - - 10 -
Elementary Education and Teaching - 4 - -
Youth Ministry - - 1 -
Grand Total 8 100 510 169

Publications & Citations

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has published 203 scientific papers with 197 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Art & Design, Psychology, Classics and Ancient History, and Literature.

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36 Notable alumni

John Hall Buchanan, Jr

1. John Hall Buchanan, Jr

1928-2018 (aged 90)
politician
John Hall Buchanan Jr. was an American military veteran, clergyman, and politician who served as a Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981, representing Alabama's 6th congressional district.
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James W. Kelly

2. James W. Kelly

1913-1989 (aged 76)
military officer Christian minister
James Woodrow Kelly was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He was Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy from July 1965 to July 1970. He is an alumnus of Ouachita Baptist University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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James Washington Watts

3. James Washington Watts

1960-. (aged 66)
professor
James Washington Watts is an American professor of religion at Syracuse University. His research focuses on the rhetoric of Leviticus. His publications also compare the Bible with other religious scriptures, especially in their ritual performances, social functions, and material symbolism.
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Charles C. Baldwin

4. Charles C. Baldwin

1947-. (aged 79)
military officer
Charles Cread Baldwin is a former Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names Southern SeminaryBoyce CollegeSBTS
Total staff 374
Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Address 2825 Lexington Rd Louisville, Kentucky, 40280-0001 United States
City Population 246,000

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