The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
As the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Christian academy dedicated to training students for ministry. All undergraduate students attend Southern Seminary’s Boyce College, a school featuring 10 theological and Biblical degrees and five Bachelor of Science majors. As a school of faith, all Boyce students attend weekly dorm meeting services as well as bi-weekly chapel. Southern further provides ministry opportunities through a number of domestic and global short-term mission trips.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Southern Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
56%
Submitting ACT
37%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1136
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,266
Total Number of Undergrads
1,018
Classroom Sizes
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
29%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $13,086 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $13,086 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,142 |
| Books and Supplies | $1700 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Average Aid Per Year
$3,812
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,906
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,765
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
black, grey, red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
What Students Are Saying
The Southern Seminary is truly serious about the Gospel. The stress the importance of academics. They also stress the importance of building community within the dorms.
Zach from Kentucky
Great theological school. Pastoral Professors who truly care.
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