Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 585 students.
About This School
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Wake Forest, North Carolina with approximately 585 undergraduate students enrolled. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,090 per year. The graduation rate is 58%.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) is a Baptist seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. It was created in 1950 to meet a need in the SBC's East Coast region. It was voted into existence on May 19, 1950, at the SBC annual meeting and began offering classes in the fall of 1951 on the original campus of Wake Forest University. The undergraduate program is called Judson College at Southeastern. The current president is Daniel L. Akin.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the net price of just $6,608/year makes this one of the more affordable undergraduate options you'll find, and an 82% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll generally feel at home. However, the 46% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students don't finish, which is worth pressing the school on before committing. This is a strong option specifically for students with a clear calling toward Baptist ministry or theology, but if you're undecided on faith-based vocational work, you may find the focused mission limiting.
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
120 S. Wingate Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587-1889
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