Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 529
Graduate Enrollment: 2,273
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 89.89%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students:
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools:
Appliants applying to 3+ schools:
Appliants applying to 4+ schools:
Appliants applying to 5+ schools:
Ethnicity Information
White: 80.2%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 5.3%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 5.3%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,979
In-State tuition: $10,202Out-of-State tuition: $10,202
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,836 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $8,000 (2022)
Average Family Income:
Median Family Income:
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 16.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 0.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation:
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,384 |
| $30k-48k | $16,153 |
| $48k-75k | $15,732 |
| $75k-110k | $15,929 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 37%6-year graduation rate: 51%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates:Median federal debt for non-graduates:
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates:
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates:
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | |
| @3 year | |
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1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients:
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees:
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,400 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,865 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Religion/Religious Studies. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 50 | $45,402 ($3,784) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 15 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Religious Education. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 218 | $50,853 ($4,238) | $64,835 ($5,403) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 28 | $83,933 ($6,994) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 23 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,702Full time faculty: 87%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $29,316,118 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $42,375,680 (2022)