Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$10,008
1.96% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$16,031
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
74.6%
201 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
3,220
46.6% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
17.4%
16 Graduates

About

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Wake County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (191 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (54 degrees), and Christian Studies (44 degrees).

In 2024, 537 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 33% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 67% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (396 degrees), 7.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $10,008, which is $−15,280 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $10,008, which is $15,280 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,031.

In 2024, 38% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$10,008
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was $10,008. The cost of tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $−15,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$16,031
2024 Value
40.7%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,031. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grew by 40.7%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,315
Room and Board
$800
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was of $10,315 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

38%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38% of undergraduate students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.52% with respect to 2023, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary received 201 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 62.1% annual growth. Out of those 201 applicants, 150 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,220 students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 78.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.6%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
150
Accepted Out of 201

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was 74.6% (150 admissions from 201 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 62.1%, while admissions grew by 57.9%.

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SAT Scores

27%
Submission Percentage (2024)
32
Scores Submitted (2024)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 3,220 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,502 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,718. This means that 46.6% of students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 6.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Black or African American, 4.5% Asian, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0932% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.2%), followed by White Female (34.3%) and Black or African American Male (5.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (61.9%), followed by White Female (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,220 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,502 and the part-time enrollment is 1,718. This means that 46.6% of students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

85%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    2,530 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    215 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    155 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 78.6% White, 6.68% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Black or African American, 4.5% Asian, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0932% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 133 students (4.13%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 183 fewer women than men received degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 7.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (191 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (54 degrees) and Christian Studies (44 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (402 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (57 degrees), and English (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & middle school teachers (180,987 people), Other managers (140,178 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (135,316 people), Postsecondary teachers (126,570 people), and Secondary school teachers (123,650 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 are Theology (402 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (57 degrees), English (10 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (402 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (57 degrees), English (10 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (449,086 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (268,221 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (164,865 people), Religious organizations (134,729 people), and Computer Systems Design (130,266 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (402 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (57 degrees), English (10 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies
Most Common (2024)
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies with 2 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

360
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
177
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 360 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which is 2.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (177).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 215 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 4.89 times more than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.205 times less than the 215 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

19%
100% Completion Time
54%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    396 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    53 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 7.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

2.98% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    284 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    112 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is white male (284 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (112 degrees).

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Operations

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.62M (8.05%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 35.8M. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary employs 20 Professors, 9 Associate professors and 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Male Professor (20), Male Associate professor (8), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are: Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, Management, with 47 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees.

Endowment

$45M
2024 Endowment
2.7%
growth from 2023

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grew 2.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.38M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$17.6M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a median of $17.6M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($35.8M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$2.69M
Instructional Salaries
35
Number of Employees

In 2024, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a total of $2.69M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary were Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, Management with 47 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees.

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