More selective than 51% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SEBTS over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SEBTS SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SEBTS is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 660 |
| SAT math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1000 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SEBTS admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 540–660 | 460–590 | 21–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 480–630 | 440–600 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SEBTS compared with other North Carolina colleges?
SEBTS has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Montreat College | 69% | 50% | $27,061 |
| 25 | Greensboro College | 70% | 46% | $17,882 |
| 26 | Warren Wilson College | 71% | 42% | $21,249 |
| 27 | Meredith College | 74% | 70% | $22,488 |
| 28 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | 75% | 58% | $13,090 |
| 29 | Belmont Abbey College | 75% | 47% | $24,639 |
| 30 | Methodist University | 75% | 44% | $24,704 |
| 31 | Catawba College | 75% | 47% | $17,879 |
| 32 | High Point University | 75% | 74% | $38,707 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at SEBTS
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SEBTS admissions questions
What is the SEBTS acceptance rate?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 95 of 124 applicants were admitted.
Does SEBTS require the SAT or ACT?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SEBTS?
The middle 50% of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary enrolled first-year students scored 1000–1250 on the SAT and 21–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SEBTS?
81% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (77 of 95).
Is SEBTS getting harder to get into?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary overview