SBTS Admission Requirements
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SBTS Admission Overview
SBTS admission requirements are competitive. Last year SBTS admitted 55.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1010-1230 / ACT 19-27. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SBTS requires the SAT or ACT.
SBTS Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Acceptance Rate
The SBTS acceptance rate is 55.9%. Last year, 338 of 605 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into SBTS and can you get accepted?
SBTS is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Of those admitted, 56% enrolled. That suggests SBTS is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SBTS GPA
SBTS considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.
SBTS SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1010-1230Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
30%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 490
- Composite 1010
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 590
- Composite 1230
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at SBTS typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. SBTS ranks #10 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1230
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SBTS ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
48%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 17
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 25
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at SBTS typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SBTS places #9 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 27
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 15, 2027Days left to Apply
318Applicants have 318 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
SBTS is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 55.9% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157748.
GPA calculator: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026