New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5520 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1531 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1446 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #8 of 9 | In New Orleans |
| #4306 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #6329 of 6,424 | For History |
| #6549 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6591 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6662 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 865
- Graduates
- 1,484
- Male:Female Ratio
- 70:30
- 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.
463 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
606 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 | 1622 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 259 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 166 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 129 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 80 (3%) |
| Asian | 52 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.8%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $14,164 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.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,829 |
|---|
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,400 | $8,190 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,400 | $8,190 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,400 | $8,190 |
| Fee in-district | $1,068 | $598 |
| Fee in-state | $1,068 | $598 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,068 | $598 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 478 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,130 |
| Room charge | $3,340 |
| Meal charge | $4,790 |
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary majors
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has granted 88 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs, 216 master's across 11 programs, and 71 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 | 82 | 30 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 25 | 76 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 23 | 24 | ||
| Religious Education | 31 | 9 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 32 | |||
| Psychology, General | 21 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | 12 | 1 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| Applied Psychology | 5 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Church Planting | 2 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | |||
| Women's Ministry | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 25 | 88 | 216 | 71 |
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 67% | 88% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has published 118 scientific papers with 204 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 Literature.
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 |
| 2025 | 6 | 11 |
Notable alumni
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Doug Collins
- Enrolled in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- In 1996 graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- military officerpoliticianlawyerbusinesspersonpastor
- Biography
-
Douglas Allen Collins is an American politician serving as the 12th United States secretary of veterans affairs since February 2025. A member of the Republican Party, 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 has served as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve since 2002, and was promoted to colonel in 2023.
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Adrian Rogers
- Occupations
- writerpastor
- Biography
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Adrian Pierce Rogers was an American Baptist pastor and author. He served three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1979–1980 and 1986–1988).
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David Platt
- Occupations
- theologianuniversity teacherreligious writerwriterpastor
- Biography
-
David 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. In late 2025 he is lead pastor at McLean. 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. On September 24, 2025, Moore announced his resignation as Editor-in-Chief and his transition to the role of Editor-at-Large and Columnist.
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Richard D. Land
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 80)
- Enrolled in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- Graduated with Master of Theology
- Occupations
- religious leaderpunditanti-abortion activistactivistradio personality
- 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 69)
- 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
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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 | 297 |
| 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 |