Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4509 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #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 |
| #2469 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #5946 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6005 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 1,015
- Graduates
- 3,283
- Male:Female Ratio
- 78:22
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sbts.edu
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% 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 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 14 | 5 |
1,291 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,066 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
57 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 1010-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
90 or 48%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
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
| White | 3297 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 649 (15%) |
| Asian | 168 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 121 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 37 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $21,081 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 | $9,696 | $8,046 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,696 | $8,046 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,696 | $8,046 |
| Fee in-district | $1,350 | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $1,350 | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,350 | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 690 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,468 |
| Room charge | $4,846 |
| Meal charge | $3,622 |
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary majors
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has granted 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 |
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 32% | 48% |
| |||
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 | 10 |
| 2004 | 3 | 16 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 | 19 |
| 2011 | 9 | 23 |
| 2012 | 3 | 13 |
| 2013 | 4 | 18 |
| 2014 | 5 | 23 |
| 2015 | 9 | 17 |
| 2016 | 5 | 18 |
| 2017 | 7 | 16 |
| 2018 | 19 | 18 |
| 2019 | 15 | 12 |
| 2020 | 18 | 21 |
| 2021 | 19 | 35 |
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary alumni
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Steven Furtick
- Occupations
- songwriterpastor
- Biography
-
Larry Stevens Furtick Jr., known professionally as Steven Furtick, is an American pastor, author, singer, and composer of Elevation Worship. He is the founder and general overseer of Elevation Church, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jeff Struecker
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
-
Jeffery Dean Struecker is an American author, pastor, and former United States Army Ranger who was involved in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. He also participated in the 1989 invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause) and in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Struecker has co-authored five published books. Struecker was portrayed by Brian Van Holt in the 2001 film Black Hawk Down. In 2017, he was inducted into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame.
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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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Albert Mohler
- Enrolled in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- writerchancellorpreachertheologian
- Biography
-
Richard Albert Mohler Jr. is an American evangelical theologian, the ninth president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and host of the podcast The Briefing, where he gives a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
General info
| Alternative names | Southern Seminary Boyce College SBTS |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 374 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2825 Lexington Rd Louisville, Kentucky, 40280-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 246,000 |
| Phone | 8006265525 |