About The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Founded in 1859, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. is a college. Located in Kentucky, which is a city setting in Kentucky, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,073 full time undergraduate students, and 2,856 full time graduate students.

The The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 56 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate99%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range896-1113
ACT Range18-26

Admissions at SBTS are considered Less Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 57 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
29%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
100%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
100%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
43%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
29%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
100%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
100%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
0%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    20 Students rated on-campus housing 4.3 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    8 Students rated off-campus housing 4.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    20 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    20 Students rated campus facilities 4.6 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    20 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    20 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    20 Students rated local services 4.9 stars. 90 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    20 Students rated academics 4.9 stars. 95 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?

8 Students rated The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Naomi

I attend Boyce which is the college at SBTS. I am an online student, but it never feels like it! The professors are always ready to help, and the school always lets on-campus and online students know what fun upcoming events to look forward to. Being that I am a military brat, I am able to log in, and complete my course work without the hustle and bustle of on-campus life. However, if I am ever traveling and in the area of my colleges campus, I have the flexibility to be able to visit and get the same amenities that are offered to both on and off campus students alike. GO BULLDOGS!

Andrew

I absolutely love it here at Southern. The on campus culture is great, and it is so awesome to live with so many people that are like minded. The opportunities to become so close with people that will be in the same situation as me is invaluable. No complaints here!

Jonathan

The undergraduate school of Boyce College is the best college. They are adamant to upholding Biblical truth and to living out what the Bible says. The professors are not only teachers, but are brothers and sister in Christ from whom we can learn from. Relationships that will last a whole generation are built here because we are Christian and have the same goals in mind. This is the best college for any Christian to go to.

Connor

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a high quality and academically rigorous school. The school focuses exclusively on preparing students for a life in ministry. When I have questions, I have no fear to ask for help nor are the professors upset to help me. However, the best aspect of the school is by far campus life. Students are surrounded by loving and charismatic Christ followers. It is these people who help motivate me to continue on my journey to glorify our Lord.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 99%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The first thing that I advise is that parents and students research schools together and with plenty of time to visit the campuses that they may be interested in. This gives an opportunity to meet with faculty and sit down and discuss any questions that the parents and children may have about this school. If your parents are anything like my own, it will be difficult for you to go away to school. There may be weeping and gnashing of teeth on the morning that you leave for school with your car packed. By researching schools together, this may make the student more excited about going into the new environment, and the parents will be more comfortable with letting little Peggy Sue go away to college. As for you Peggy Sue, I encourage you to experience new things. Dont be afraid to live your life. Face it, you will make mistakes, but dont be so blnded by them that you neglect learning from them. Cherish your time and and dont let opportunity slip out of your grasp. Make good friendships. My college friends are people I trust with my life, and are like family. Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Scholarly with a deep love for students and the community.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    What makes this school so unique but quite amazing is the accountability that students offer eachother through abstinense, education, and our personal walks with Christ, as well as the proffessors. Each and every student has some kind of accountability, which helps us grow stronger, and care more about our class work. There is so much maturity and growth happening in life, realationships, the gospel, and our education. So to sum it up, the people here care a lot about eachother.

    Read all  5 answers
  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    academics, and preparing people for ministry

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Students who are not serious about walking with Christ and following a calling into the ministry should not attend this school.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I would love to see more diversity at our school. most of the people who are in my classes look just like I do. They are all white and that offers little difference of opinion or culture. I think you learn more in a given situation when you are surrounded by people who have a different past and a different story. It is great to see different worlds come together and work together for a common goal, and I feel like that doesn' t always happen

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This school is meant for people who love the Lord and desire to minister in any capacity. It is for people who want a biblical worldview in their teaching. Who desire to learn about the Bible and to more effectively communicate that to others in their church, in their community, and all over the world.

    Read all  3 answers
  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about SBTS would be the continual raise in costs.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is that it has high standards in the classes. I know I am not paying for joke classes that I will be recieving a great education for my money. The teachers guenuinely care about the well being of their students. I know I am being ask to do things that wont benifit me in some way. I am constantly being challenged and learning things that will help me in my future career. My school's main goal is to help students achieve their academic goals.

    Read all  2 answers
  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Our professors at Southern are some of the most qualified and engaging teachers I've ever had. They have all had ministry experience and so can bring practical considerations to the classroom lectures while still keeping it intellectually rigorous. Many serve as pastors and some have spent decades church-planting overseas. The profs at our school are theologians and yet still down to earth, all while writing the books that students and profs at other ministry schools are reading.

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  12. Describe the students at your school.

    Smart Biblically driven, mission focused Christians.

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Student Body

Students

42%

female

58%

male

1,073

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,856

Total Grad Students

62%

Out-Of-State

30%

In-State

8%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

22%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
86%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

69% of students attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary receive some sort of financial aid. N/A were awarded federal grants. While N/A received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$17,916

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,700

Books and Supplies

$6,400

Room and Board

26,016

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
N/A
$30 - $48K
N/A
$48 - $75K
N/A
$75 - $110K
N/A
$110K & UP
N/A

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