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Southeastern Baptist College

#2114 in US ranking Laurel, MS
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$14,925
Tuition & fees
$5,925
Avg. aid
$3,478
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%
ACT range
5–7

Outcomes

Graduation rate
80%

What is the accreditation of Southeastern Baptist College?

Southeastern Baptist College identifies the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) as its institutional accreditor. ABHE accreditation addresses the institution as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular business, education, counseling, or other professional program.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to academic oversight and can affect eligibility for federal student aid. It does not require another college to accept transferred credits, nor does it establish eligibility for a professional license. Students with either goal should check the receiving institution's credit policy or the applicable licensing board's requirements before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at Southeastern Baptist College?

Southeastern Baptist College does not report an open-admission policy. Applicants should be prepared to document secondary-school completion or an equivalent credential, submit academic information, and meet any requirements associated with their intended program.

In its 2024-25 admissions reporting, the college classified secondary-school GPA, admission test scores, and a formal demonstration of competencies as required. It classified school rank as neither required nor recommended; recommendations and completion of a college-preparatory program were considered but not required. Applicants for whom English-language proficiency documentation applies should check the college's current TOEFL instructions.

Test-submission patterns should not be mistaken for a preferred score or an admission cutoff: most enrolled first-time students who submitted a test sent ACT results, while a small share sent SAT results. The reported first-year admissions pool was also small - 35 applicants, all of whom were admitted - so its 100% acceptance rate does not mean applicants can disregard stated requirements. Before applying, confirm the current application form, test policy, deadlines, and any program-specific steps.

What are the application fees and waivers at Southeastern Baptist College?

Applicants should verify Southeastern Baptist College's current application charge on the application form before submitting it. An application fee, if charged, is separate from tuition, mandatory student fees, and any later enrollment deposit.

Students who need a fee waiver should ask admissions whether one is offered for their applicant category and whether approval must be obtained before submission. They should not assume that a waiver used for another college's application will automatically apply here.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Southeastern Baptist College?

Students interested in ROTC should confirm a specific participation arrangement before choosing Southeastern Baptist College for that purpose. An Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit at another Mississippi institution does not, by itself, establish that Southeastern Baptist College students can cross-enroll there.

Ask admissions and the relevant ROTC host unit whether cross-enrollment is permitted, how courses would fit a Southeastern Baptist College degree, and what travel would be required. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility rules, and participation may involve a military service commitment.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Southeastern Baptist College?

Transfer applicants need two separate answers from Southeastern Baptist College: whether they qualify for admission and how their previous coursework would apply to the intended degree. Admission does not guarantee that every completed course will fulfill a major or general-education requirement.

Transfer students should request an evaluation using official transcripts from every college attended and ask for a written degree plan showing accepted credits, remaining requirements, and any minimum number of credits that must be completed at Southeastern Baptist College. Applicants with examination credit or military training should ask about those credit policies specifically. The college reported 15 incoming transfer degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in its 2024-25 enrollment data, making transfer planning a practical consideration rather than an unusual request.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Southeastern Baptist College?

Students who want an international study experience should obtain academic approval before committing to an outside program. They need to know whether a proposed course will count toward a Southeastern Baptist College requirement, not just whether another provider will issue a transcript.

Ask the academic office about approved providers, transcript evaluation, program costs, and whether any financial aid could apply. Short-term travel, independent mission trips, and credit-bearing study abroad are different arrangements and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Southeastern Baptist College Admissions Factors

ACT range
5–7
136
Acceptance rate
100%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
100%
Mississippi
78%
US
78%

60% of admitted students enrolled (21 of 35)

Southeastern Baptist College Admissions

Applicants
Total: 35
Admission
Total: 35
Enrolled
Total: 21
Women
Men

How to Apply to Southeastern Baptist College

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Southeastern Baptist College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 13
Out-of-state: 4

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 17
Transfer: 15

Southeastern Baptist College Admission Requirements

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

95%

Percent of students submitting SAT scores

5%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Considered but not required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Considered but not required

Formal demonstration of competencies

Required

Admission test scores

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Considered but not required

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

No

Disabilities services

No

Off-campus study

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

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.