Louisville, KY
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 29 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 300 | 204 | 144 | 68% |
| 2020 | 343 | 265 | 176 | 77% |
| 2021 | 355 | 285 | 193 | 80% |
| 2022 | 368 | 321 | 187 | 87% |
| 2023 | 289 | 280 | 175 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
114 of 117 women and 166 of 172 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 280 of 289 applicants.
Moderately Selective. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
289 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 175 enrolled.
No. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 29 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 97% — it has become less selective.