Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 74.6% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 80 of 89 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 540–660, SAT Math 460–590, ACT 21–24. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 585
Smaller than 76% of colleges
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 74.6% of 89 applicants.
- Applicants89
74.6% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted80
30% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)24
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 540–660
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 460–590
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 21–24
- 136
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- 1000–1250
- ACT, middle 50%
- 21–24
Cost & financial aid
Average net price
$8,500
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $11,764
- Average net price
- $8,500
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 24.9%
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Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest, NC, United States
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Campus
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/professional university
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityRaleigh, NC · about 16 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- sebts.edu
Colleges nearby
- Living Arts College4 mi from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Baptist
Affiliated with a Baptist convention.
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Religious affiliation
Affiliated with a faith tradition.
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $8,500 a year after aid
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What is the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate for 2026?
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 74.6% of 89 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary tuition?
Tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $11,764 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $8,500 a year.
What is the average net price at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The average net price at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $8,500 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
50% of first-time, full-time students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?
The closest matches are Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Grace College and Theological Seminary, and The Master's University and Seminary, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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