More selective than 88% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
30% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 39% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 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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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 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, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 640 |
| SAT math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 520–640 | 490–590 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | 528–613 | 500–590 | 20–25 | 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary compared with other Kentucky colleges?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berea College | 19% | 58% | $6,106 |
| 2 | Brescia University | 35% | 54% | $8,709 |
| 3 | Centre College | 54% | 81% | $20,781 |
| 4 | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | 56% | 40% | — |
| 5 | Kentucky Christian University | 61% | 37% | $24,038 |
| 6 | Union Commonwealth University | 63% | 32% | $21,311 |
| 7 | Asbury University | 63% | 65% | $21,401 |
| 8 | Northern Kentucky University | 68% | 52% | $8,191 |
| 9 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 72% | 47% | $17,131 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admissions questions
What is the The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 280 of 289 applicants were admitted.
Does The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary require the SAT or ACT?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 30% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The middle 50% of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1230 on the SAT and 19–27 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
63% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (175 of 280).
Is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary getting harder to get into?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary overview