More selective than 88% of Kentucky colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Higher than 21% of Kentucky colleges we cover and 25% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate & admissions
Of 289 applicants, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 280 and 175 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1230 on the SAT or 19–27 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
Net price by income is not reported for this school.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary majors, earnings & careers
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offers 7 bachelor's majors across 4 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
Highest-earning majors at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Not enough graduates in any one major to report earnings.
Quick list of all 7 majors
- Business Administration—
- Communications—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Philosophy and Religious Studies—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Louisville/Jefferson County
Overall prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,276. Housing costs 21% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 48 inches of rain a year, 13 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Jefferson County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Jefferson County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Kentucky by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | 56% | — | 40% | — | This school |
| University of Pikeville | — | $20,311 | 42% | $48,231 | |
| Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | — | $10,949 | 38% | $41,623 | |
| Kentucky Christian University | 61% | $24,038 | 37% | $42,375 | |
| Lindsey Wilson College | — | $15,070 | 44% | $41,129 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Common questions about The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
What is the The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepts 56% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 280 of 289 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1230 on the SAT or 19–27 on the ACT.
What is the The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-southern-baptist-theological-seminary (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).