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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

#1970 in US ranking New Orleans, LA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,952
Tuition & fees
$10,970
Avg. aid
$4,673
Receiving aid
54%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%

What does New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary offer in terms of athletics?

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is not identified here as operating an NCAA or other intercollegiate varsity athletics program. Prospective students should distinguish recreational opportunities from recruited varsity sports and athletic scholarships.

Reported sports and activities include basketball, football, softball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, golf, swimming and diving, and weight lifting. That list does not establish that a team, league, or facility for each activity operates every term. Students interested in participating should check the current campus recreation schedule and eligibility rules.

What student groups and Associations are available at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

Student involvement at the seminary is closely tied to academic programs, Christian community, music, and service. Reported campus activities include choral groups and a student-run radio station, giving students possible ways to participate beyond their courses.

Organization names and activity levels can change. Applicants seeking a particular academic club, cultural group, or student leadership role should ask for the current roster of recognized student organizations rather than relying on a past listing. Church involvement and ministry placements may also shape a student's community, but they are not the same as officially recognized campus associations.

Who studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary reported total enrollment of 2,349 students. Its undergraduate intake is relatively small within that broader institution: the reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate group numbered 143, and 50 transfer-in students were reported.

About 52% of students were Louisiana residents, while 46% came from other U.S. states in the 2024-25 geographic figures. That interstate reach is consistent with an institution serving students beyond New Orleans, but it does not indicate how often any individual student comes to campus. The mix of undergraduate and seminary study also means a first-year college applicant and a graduate ministry student may have quite different schedules and campus experiences.

How does student life look like at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

Student life at NOBTS centers on coursework, chapel and other faith-related activities, ministry preparation, and connections within the campus community. The institution reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services.

Students' routines may differ substantially according to whether they live on campus, commute, study through another location, or take courses in a different format. For an applicant, the practical questions are which activities and support services operate at their study location and whether meeting times fit work, family, and ministry commitments.

What libraries are available to students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary?

The John T. Christian Library is the seminary's principal named library resource. For theological study, students should assess access to biblical studies materials, theological scholarship, research assistance, and electronic resources as well as the physical collection.

Library access can vary by enrollment status and course location. Students who expect to study remotely should check current rules for database authentication, borrowing, document delivery or interlibrary loan, and help from library staff. Those details matter particularly for research-intensive graduate and doctoral work.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2349

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

85

Total staff

49 full time, 78 part time

Veterans affair office

No

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 865
Graduate: 1,484

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 999
Part-time: 1,350

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 25
Men: 60

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 49
Black or African American: 135
White: 517
American Indian or Alaska Native: 8
Asian: 15
Two or more races: 5
Unknown: 102

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Badminton

–Men–

Basketball

–Men–

Football

–Men–

Golf

–Men–

Softball

–Men–

Swimming and diving

–Both–

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Volleyball

–Both–

Weight lifting

–Both–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.