Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Wake Forest, North Carolina |
| Online | sebts.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) occupies the former campus of Wake Forest University in Wake Forest, North Carolina, approximately 30 minutes northeast of Raleigh. The institution, established in 1950 by the Southern Baptist Convention, operates on a historic 289-acre campus characterized by Georgian-style architecture and traditional academic quadrangles. As one of six Southern Baptist seminaries in the United States, SEBTS offers graduate-level theological education with particular emphasis on biblical studies, ministry preparation, and missions training. The seminary maintains residential housing options for both single students and families, with several dormitories and apartment complexes on campus, while also offering extensive distance learning programs for commuting and remote students.
Ratings
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Value
SEBTS is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1260 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $802 |
| Room and Board | $5,874 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,843 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,751 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199759 IPEDS survey data for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Current students may use the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024