SEBTS Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SEBTS is 80%.  Its admission rate is the 40th lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SEBTS and can you get accepted?

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 48 out of the 60 who applied were admitted.

Of those applicants who were admitted, 69% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into SEBTS?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary you should:

• Score 1120 on the SAT
• Score 21 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 48% of students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SEBTS is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1260. Students who get into Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers..  SEBTS ranks #21 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SEBTS regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1120, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1260 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into SEBTS?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to SEBTS is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 23.  The school ranks #30 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into SEBTS for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 23 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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