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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

#1612 in US ranking Louisville, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$11,046
Avg. aid
$6,300
Receiving aid
45%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
56%
SAT range
1010–1230
ACT range
19–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%

What are the graduation rates for students at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?

The reported overall graduation rate is 40%, while the reported six-year rate is 35%. These figures should be read as measures of particular student cohorts and reporting definitions, not as a forecast for every student entering Boyce College or a seminary graduate program.

The reported four-year rate is 35%, and first-year retention is 79%. Graduation measures commonly track first-time, full-time undergraduate entrants and can exclude students who transfer in, attend part time, or pursue graduate degrees. They also depend on the cohort and time window used. For an applicant, the useful follow-up question is how often students in the specific program and enrollment pattern they are considering finish, and how its required course sequence affects time to completion.

What is the earning potential for graduates at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?

A dependable salary estimate for graduates of a specific Southern Seminary or Boyce College program cannot be inferred from the reported program-level one-year earnings figures. Applicants should not treat a general claim about clergy, teaching, counseling, or business pay as an institutional graduate outcome.

Even when College Scorecard earnings measures are available, they describe a defined group of former students at a specified time after attendance or completion; they do not promise an individual salary. Ministry roles may also differ substantially in hours, location, housing arrangements, and compensation structure. Students comparing programs should weigh likely employment settings and credential requirements alongside the cost of their degree.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
40%
4-year graduation
35%
6-year graduation
35%

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
79%
First-year retention, part-time students
77%

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Median Alumni Salary Over Time

4 years after graduation
$66,838
7 years after graduation
$47,747

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

192342

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

81321

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

10717

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

9312

Education

404

Philosophy and Religious Studies

224

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

83420503

Philosophy and Religious Studies

347

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

1588103

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.