Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4591 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1271 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1195 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #4 of 8 | In Louisville |
| #2382 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #5891 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #5941 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,004
- Graduates
- 3,239
- 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 97% and is among the 27% 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.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Applicants | 289 | 172 | 117 |
| Admissions | 280 | 166 | 114 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 158 | 91 | 67 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 12 | 5 |
1,419 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
949 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
52 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1028
or below
75% of them
had 1203
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 1028-1203 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 39%
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 |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 | 3218 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 666 (16%) |
| Asian | 153 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 128 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 53 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $19,873 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 | $12,336 | $9,252 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,336 | $9,252 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,336 | $9,252 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 556 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,142 |
| Room charge | $4,885 |
| Meal charge | $3,257 |
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary majors
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has granted 102 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs, 422 master's across 8 programs, and 177 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 267 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | 46 | 41 | 124 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 36 | 21 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 40 | 9 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 3 | 16 | 2 | |
| Religious Education | 11 | 7 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 12 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 5 | 4 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 7 | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 7 | |||
| Communication, General | 6 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 102 | 422 | 177 |
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 37% | 52% |
| |||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- songwriterpastor
- Biography
-
Larry Stevens Furtick Jr., known professionally as Steven Furtick, is an American evangelical Christian pastor, author, 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.
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Albert Mohler
- Enrolled in Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- preachertheologianwriterchancellor
- 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 | 394 |
| 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 |