Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- 5/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Wake Forest, NC
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Overview
Total enrollment
3,220- Location Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Website collegeatsoutheastern.com
- Type Private 4 Year
- Setting Large Suburban
- Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- 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
SEBTS is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.
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Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1000/1250
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/24
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 78.7%
- Application Fee $40
Applicant Competition Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$11,318Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199759.
GPA calculator: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026