Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, NC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Wake Forest, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary serves students across multiple degree programs. With 585 students, it is a small institution. The graduation rate is 53.7%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,090 per year. The most popular programs include Theological and Ministerial Studies, Religion, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Neurobiology & Neurosciences, and Mental Health Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

Not reported

Graduation Rate

53.7%

Median Debt

Not reported

Average Net Price

$13,090

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

585

Admission Rate

74.6%

Average SAT

1127

Retention Rate

84.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$11,318

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,318

Pell Grant Rate

18.9%

Federal Loan Rate

0.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$18,587

Income $30K–$48K

$12,263

Income $48K–$75K

$11,970

Student Demographics

White

79.1%

Black

8.4%

Hispanic

5.5%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More Races

0.0%

Accreditations

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (35)

Bachelor (8)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	49
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	12
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	Not reported	11
History	Not reported	6
Philosophy	Not reported	4
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	4
Religious Music and Worship	Not reported	4
English Language & Literature	Not reported	3

Master (11)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$71,527	213
Religion	Not reported	39
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	Not reported	29
Neurobiology & Neurosciences	$62,952	19
Mental Health Services	Not reported	17
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	9
Philosophy	Not reported	7
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	6
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	4
Middle Eastern Languages	Not reported	3
Religious Education	Not reported	3

Doctoral (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$95,347	40
Religious Education	Not reported	13
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	Not reported	5
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	4

Associate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	10

Graduate Certificate (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	6
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	4

Show 9 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Bachelor	2
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General	Bachelor	2
Bible/Biblical Studies	Doctoral	2
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Doctoral	2
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	Graduate Certificate	1
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics	Bachelor	1
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General	Master	1
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General	Doctoral	1
Religious Music and Worship	Master	1