Overview



Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Established in 1950, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. SEBTS offers programs in over 40 fields of study, awarding MA, MDiv, PhD, DMin, and doctoral degrees, as well as a number of certificates and undergraduate degrees through the College of Southeastern and Biblical Women’s Institute programs. Students can utilize the EQUIP Network for mentorship and practical theological training opportunities through local churches and ministry organizations.
Acceptance Rate:
77%
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,318 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,318 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,123 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,701
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,414
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,050
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4675
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,414
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$13,542
$30k - $48k
$15,060
$48k - $75k
$6,958
$75k - $110k
$4,868
$110k+
$1,829
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
33%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$15,733
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Southern Baptist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
124
Students Applied
89
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | August 18 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | August 18 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 18 |
Application Fee
$40
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
39%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
18%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
440
75th
600
Reading
25th
480
75th
630
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,926
Total Number of Undergrads
758
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
22
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HISTORY | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
58%
US National: 44%42%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
39%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
8
Countries Represented
1
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
7%
Native American
1%
White
79%
Unknown
5%
Student Organizations
3
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
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