Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4403 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1229 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1154 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #4 of 8 | In Louisville |
| #2021 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #5465 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #5477 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,018
- Graduates
- 3,248
- Male:Female Ratio
- 77:23
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 85% | 90% |
| Applicants | 368 | 212 | 156 |
| Admissions | 321 | 181 | 140 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 161 | 88 | 73 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 26 | 18 | 8 |
1,379 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
953 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
70 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 993
or below
75% of them
had 1178
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 993-1178 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
104 or 56%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 20-25 (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 | 3234 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 650 (15%) |
| Asian | 155 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 123 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 71 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| Two or more races | 2 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $17,299 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 | $11,400 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,400 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,400 | $8,550 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 511 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,450 |
| Room charge | $4,468 |
| Meal charge | $2,982 |
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary majors
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has granted 106 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs, 402 master's across 9 programs, and 196 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 | 276 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | 48 | 33 | 144 |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 31 | 19 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 21 | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | |||
| Religious Education | 13 | 5 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | 12 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 14 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 6 | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 9 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 9 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 8 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 5 | 106 | 402 | 196 |
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 45% | 40% |
| |||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 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
- pastorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Larry Stevens Furtick Jr. is an American Baptist evangelical Christian pastor, author, and composer of Elevation Worship. He is the founder and senior pastor of Elevation Church, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jeff Struecker
- Occupations
- novelistwriter
- 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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Albert Mohler
- Enrolled in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- writertheologianpreacherchancellor
- 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 daily analyzes the news and recent events from an evangelical perspective.
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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.
General info
| Alternative names | Southern Seminary Boyce College SBTS |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 380 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2825 Lexington Rd Louisville, Kentucky, 40280-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 8006265525 |