A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SEBTS are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 139% more male students than female students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a gender ratio of 70% men to 30% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SEBTS has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
70%
|
| Women |
30%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,948
|
| Women |
816
|
SEBTS serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 39 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
39%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
39%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 30.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 42.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199759 IPEDS survey data for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Last updated February 24, 2024