The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution in Louisville, Kentucky, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 848 students, it is a small institution. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 41.8%. The most popular programs include Theological and Ministerial Studies, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Business Administration & Management, and Religious Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
Not reported
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
Not reported
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
848
Admission Rate
55.9%
Average SAT
1120
Retention Rate
78.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$11,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,046
Pell Grant Rate
0.0%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Student Demographics
White
90.0%
Black
1.9%
Hispanic
0.4%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Accreditations
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (22)
Bachelor (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 49 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 24 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | Not reported | 5 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 4 |
Master (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $67,008 | 324 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Not reported | 40 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 36 |
| Religious Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Religious Music and Worship | Not reported | 7 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | Not reported | 4 |
Doctoral (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $77,507 | 126 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 33 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Not reported | 9 |
| Religious Education | Not reported | 7 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 4 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Not reported | 10 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 4 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Religious Music and Worship | Doctoral | 2 |
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