The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
96.89%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
62.86%
Freshmen Enrollment
187
SAT Scores
1,115
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 368 students have applied and 321 students have allowed to admit to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Acceptance rate: 87.23%). SBTS's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 58.26 % where 187 students have finally enrolled out of 321 admitted students.
SBTS acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky.
SBTS enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky.
How to Apply to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SBTS. SBTS offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.sbts.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.sbts.edu/admissions/start-your-application/ |
| Financial Aid | www.sbts.edu/future-students/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | boycecollege.com/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.sbts.edu/admissions/financial-aid/veterans-benefits-and-gi-bill/ |
| Disability Service | www.sbts.edu/students/center-for-student-success/students-with-disabilities/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SBTS and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,115 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | 1,115 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,087 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 70 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,115 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 483 | 540 | 568 |
| Total | 993 | 1,100 | 1,178 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 104 students submitted ACT scores (56% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 20 | 24 |
SBTS Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |