PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Also known as: SEBTS

📍 Wake Forest, North Carolina🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 585 Undergrads🔗 www.collegeatsoutheastern.com

Overview

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is an small private non-profit research university in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It enrolls about 585 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

75%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,127

540–660

Net Price

$13,090

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

58%

Retention

85%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

—

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

74.6%

SAT Average

1,127

ACT Composite

21–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 660 (mid 50%)800

Math

200460 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,318

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$11,318

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$22,632

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,090

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$18,587
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,263
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,970
$75,001 – $110,000	$4,099
$110,001 +	—

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

0.0%

Academics & Programs

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary offers programs across 8 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Theology & Religious Vocations

64.2%

English Language & Literature

12.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.2%

Philosophy & Religious Studies

6.2%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

4.9%

History

3.7%

Education

2.5%

Business, Management & Marketing

0.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

58%

On-Time (4yr)

Retention (FT)

85%

% Earning >$25K

—

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

—

8 years

—

10 years

—

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

—

White

59.7%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

79.1%

Black or African American

8.4%

Asian

2.1%

Hispanic / Latino

5.5%

Two or more races

0.0%

International

0.2%

Gender

Women

41.4%

Men

58.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 75%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1127.

How much does Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary cost?

In-state tuition is $11,318, and out-of-state is $11,318. Average net price after financial aid is $13,090.

What is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary known for?

Most popular programs include Theology & Religious Vocations, English Language & Literature, Interdisciplinary Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?

The 6-year graduation rate is 58%, and 85% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.