Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, NC · Large suburb

Private nonprofitDoctoral/professional universityReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
74.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$13,090
Sticker price $22,632
Graduation rate
58%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
—
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
74.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
124
Admitted (fall 2023)
95
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
77
Yield (admitted who enroll)
81%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
88%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
69%
SAT reading, middle 50%
540–660
SAT math, middle 50%
460–590
ACT composite, middle 50%
21–24
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
18% / 18%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
not considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$18,587
Family income $30–48k$12,263
Family income $48–75k$11,970
Family income $75–110k$4,099
Family income $110k+not reported
Full sticker price (per year)
$22,632
Tuition & fees – in-state
$11,318
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$11,318
Median debt at graduation
—
Students with federal loans
0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
58%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$51,360
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
—

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
585
Graduate students
2,263
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
41%
Students receiving Pell grants
19%
Full-time faculty
47%

Undergraduate diversity

White79%
Black8.4%
Hispanic5.5%
Unknown3.8%
Asian2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native1.0%
International0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Theology81%
Philosophy & Religious Studies9.4%
Education3.8%
English1.9%
Liberal Arts & General Studies1.9%
History1.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Daniel Akin
Main phone
(919) 761-2100
Address
120 S. Wingate Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587-1889

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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