Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,060

26.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,414

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

87 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,071

30.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.2%

28 Graduates

About

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary were Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) (482 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 647 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 23.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 76.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (296 degrees), 2.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (107 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $6,060, which is $−5,925 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $6,060, which is $−5,925 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,414.

In 2021, 31% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$6,060

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was $6,060. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $−5,925 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,414

2021 Value

8.34%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,414. Between 2019 and 2021, the average net price of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary grew by 8.34%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$3,878

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was of $3,878 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 31.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 67.7% with respect to 2019, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received 87 undergraduate applications in 2021.

There were 2,071 students enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 81.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 87

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,071 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 639 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,432. This means that 30.9% of students enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 9.17% Asian, 4.1% Black or African American, 1.11% Two or More Races, 0.724% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.1%), followed by White Female (26.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.5%), followed by White Female (11.3%) and Asian Male (4.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,071 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 639 and the part-time enrollment is 1,432.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
940 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
310 enrolled students
Asian
190 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 45.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 9.17% Asian, 4.1% Black or African American, 1.11% Two or More Races, 0.724% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 29 students (1.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 345 fewer women than men received degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (296 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (107 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) (482 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (647 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (9,378 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (7,840 people), Other managers (7,348 people), Postsecondary teachers (6,946 people), and Education administrators (4,416 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (647 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Cultural & Gender Studies (647 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (17,827 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (15,529 people), Legal services (7,476 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,667 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,933 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Cultural & Gender Studies (647 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)

Most Common (2021)

482 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) with 482 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

496

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

151

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 496 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, which is 3.28 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (151).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 496 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign), which is 3.28 times more than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign), which is 0.304 times less than the 496 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
296 degrees awarded
Asian
107 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (296 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (107 degrees).

17.6% of degree recipients (114 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
236 degrees awarded
Asian Male
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is white male (236 degrees awarded). There were 3.32 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (71 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $150M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year.

In 2021, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 39.4M. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary employs 41 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Male No academic rank (38), and Female No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are: Management, with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Endowment

$150M

2021 Endowment

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $150M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary grew 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $141M higher than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Instructional Salaries

$3.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a total of $3.11M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was No academic rank with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary were Management with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was Male No academic rank with 38 employees, and Female No academic rank with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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