Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$9,816
4.07% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$11,395
After Financial Aid
2023 Acceptance Rate
76.6%
124 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
2,926
44.4% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
47.3%
26 Graduates

About

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Wake County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (173 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (40 degrees), and Christian Studies (39 degrees).

In 2023, 537 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 27.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (423 degrees), 11.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $9,816, which is $−14,759 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $9,816, which is $14,759 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,395.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$9,816
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was $9,816. The cost of tuition at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is $−14,759 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$11,395
2023 Value
30.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,395. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grew by 30.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,126
Room and Board
$800
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was of $9,126 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 59.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

42%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42% of undergraduate students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 31.3% with respect to 2022, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary received 124 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 107% annual growth. Out of those 124 applicants, 95 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,926 students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 81.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.6%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
95
Accepted Out of 124

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was 76.6% (95 admissions from 124 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 107%, while admissions grew by 97.9%.

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SAT Scores

18%
Submission Percentage (2023)
14
Scores Submitted (2023)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,926 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,298 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,628. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.2% White, 8.65% Hispanic or Latino, 4.75% Asian, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.991% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.3%), followed by White Female (31.4%) and Black or African American Male (5.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (64.6%), followed by White Female (16.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,926 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,298 and the part-time enrollment is 1,628. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

82%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,287 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    253 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    139 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is 78.2% White, 8.65% Hispanic or Latino, 4.75% Asian, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.991% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.171% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 106 students (3.62%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 243 fewer women than men received degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (423 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (173 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (40 degrees) and Christian Studies (39 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (421 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (54 degrees), and History (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (153,958 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (140,463 people), Other managers (123,152 people), Clergy (122,065 people), and Secondary school teachers (102,769 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023 are Theology (421 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (54 degrees), History (6 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (421 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (54 degrees), History (6 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (422,343 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (257,398 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (156,723 people), Religious organizations (138,821 people), and Computer Systems Design (118,098 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (421 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (54 degrees), History (6 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Divinity & Ministry
    173 degrees awarded
  2. Theological Studies
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Christian Studies
    39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was Divinity & Ministry with 173 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

390
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
147
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 390 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which is 2.65 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (147).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 236 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 10.7 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.0932 times less than the 236 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

15%
100% Completion Time
53%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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American Indian or Alaska Native Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    423 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    36 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (423 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

4.28% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    300 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    123 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is white male (300 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (123 degrees).

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Operations

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $43.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.53M (12.6%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 34M. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary employs 18 Professors, 13 Associate professors and 6 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are Male Professor (18), Male Associate professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are: Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Endowment

$43.8M
2023 Endowment
7.15%
growth from 2022

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $43.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary grew 7.15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.94M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$16.4M
2023 Salaries
6.76%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a median of $16.4M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($34M) and a 6.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$3.11M
Instructional Salaries
39
Number of Employees

In 2023, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a total of $3.11M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
18 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
48 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary were Professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Assistant professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary were Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Professor
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 18 employees, Male Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 5 employees.

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