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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, KY, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

As the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Christian academy dedicated to training students for ministry. All undergraduate students attend Southern Seminary’s Boyce College, a school featuring 10 theological and Biblical degrees and five Bachelor of Science majors. As a school of faith, all Boyce students attend weekly dorm meeting services as well as bi-weekly chapel. Southern further provides ministry opportunities through a number of domestic and global short-term mission trips.

Acceptance Rate:
87%
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1136

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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.
$13,086
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.
$13,086
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,142
Books and Supplies
$1700
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

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.
Average Aid Per Year
$3,812
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.
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,906

 

Students receiving state aid
50%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1906
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$267,656
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$225,585

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.
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,765

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Southern Baptist
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
87%
Acceptance Rate
368
Students Applied
79
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 15
Application Fee
$35
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
19%
56%
Submitting ACT
37%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1136
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
483
75th
568
Reading
25th
510
75th
610

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,266
Total Number of Undergrads
1,018
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
29%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
14

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
53%
47%
Residency
In-State Students
19%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
1%
White
90%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
black, grey, red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

The Southern Seminary is truly serious about the Gospel. The stress the importance of academics. They also stress the importance of building community within the dorms.
Zach from Kentucky
Great theological school. Pastoral Professors who truly care.