New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5929 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1658 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1572 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #8 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #4272 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #6326 of 6,395 | For History |
| #6527 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6560 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #6642 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 770
- Graduates
- 1,496
- Male:Female Ratio
- 69:31
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- nobts.edu
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
447 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
640 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1504 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 229 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 205 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 148 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 100 (4%) |
| Asian | 52 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.5%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $20,904 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,500 | $7,695 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,500 | $7,695 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,500 | $7,695 |
| Fee in-district | $1,040 | $590 |
| Fee in-state | $1,040 | $590 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,040 | $590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 462 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,220 |
| Room charge | $3,030 |
| Meal charge | $4,190 |
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary majors
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has granted 58 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs, 225 master's across 11 programs, and 78 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 95 | 36 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 22 | 40 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 25 | 18 | |
| Religious Education | 33 | 7 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 36 | |||
| Psychology, General | 18 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 5 | 2 | 7 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | 9 | 3 | |
| Applied Psychology | 8 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | 5 | ||
| Women's Ministry | 1 | 2 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 3 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | |||
| Church Planting | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 23 | 58 | 225 | 78 |
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 38% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has published 113 scientific papers with 196 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Political Science, Law, History, Art & Design, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 14 |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | 4 | 12 |
| 2014 | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 | 8 |
| 2016 | 13 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 | 25 |
| 2022 | 4 | 16 |
| 2023 | 7 | 17 |
| 2024 | 11 | 16 |
Notable alumni
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Doug Collins
- Enrolled in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- In 1996 graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- businesspersonpastormilitary officerpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Douglas Allen Collins is an American lawyer, politician, and Air Force veteran currently serving as the 12th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs since 2025. A member of the Republican Party and a staunch supporter of Trumpism, he previously served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013, representing the 27th district, which includes portions of Hall County, Lumpkin County, and White County. Collins also serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the rank of colonel.
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Adrian Rogers
- Occupations
- writerpastor
- Biography
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Adrian Pierce Rogers was an American Baptist pastor and conservative author. He served three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1979–1980 and 1986–1988).
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David Platt
- Occupations
- pastortheologianuniversity teacherreligious writerwriter
- Biography
-
David Joseph Platt is an American evangelical Baptist pastor. He was senior pastor at the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, from 2006 to 2014. At the time he was the youngest megachurch pastor in the United States. From 2014 to 2017, Platt was president of the International Mission Board. He became pastor-teacher at McLean Bible Church in 2017. He is the author of the 2010 New York Times Best Seller Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream.
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Russell D. Moore
- Occupations
- theologian
- Biography
-
Russell D. Moore is an American theologian, ethicist, and preacher. In June 2021, he became the director of the Public Theology Project at Christianity Today, and on August 4, 2022, was announced as the magazine's incoming Editor-in-Chief.
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Richard D. Land
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 79)
- Enrolled in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- Graduated with Master of Theology
- Occupations
- activistradio personalityreligious leaderpunditanti-abortion activist
- Biography
-
Richard D. Land was the president of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, a post he held from July 2013 until his retirement in 2021.
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Stacey Pickering
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Stacey Eugene Pickering is from Laurel, Mississippi, United States. He has served as a Mississippi State Senator, as State Auditor of Mississippi, as executive director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board, and in the Mississippi Air National Guard.
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David A. Sampson
- Years
- 1957-.. (age 68)
- Occupations
- chief executive officerChristian minister
- Biography
-
David Allan Sampson is the president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), co-headquartered in Washington, DC and Chicago, Illinois. He was born in Washington, Indiana. He joined APCIA in September 2007.
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Chris Broadwater
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Christopher D. Broadwater, known as Chris Broadwater, is an attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86, which encompasses within Tangipahoa Parish the communities of Independence, Tickfaw, Natalbany, and northwestern Hammond, Broadwater's own city of residence. Broadwater first won office in 2011 and abruptly resigned in December 2017.
General info
| Alternative names | NOBTS |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 293 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3939 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, Louisiana, 70126 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 384,000 |
| Phone | 5042824455 |