New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $11,400
    8.57% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $14,164
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,349
    42.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    69.6%
    16 Graduates

    About

    New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (82 degrees awarded), Pastoral Studies & Counseling (32 degrees), and Religious Education (31 degrees).

    In 2024, 468 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 28.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 71.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (288 degrees), 7.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $11,400, which is $−3,497 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $11,400, which is $3,497 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,164.

    In 2024, 33% of undergraduate students attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $11,400
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was $11,400. The cost of tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $−3,497 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $14,164
    2024 Value
    32.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,164. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grew by 32.2%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,490
    Room and Board
    $900
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was of $12,490 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 10% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    33%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    33% of undergraduate students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 106% with respect to 2023, when 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,349 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 999 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,350. This means that 42.5% of students enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.1% White, 11% Black or African American, 3.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Asian, 1.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.511% Two or More Races, and 0.0426% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40%), followed by White Female (17.8%) and Black or African American Male (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.9%), followed by White Female (26.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.88%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    42.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,349 students. The full-time enrollment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 999 and the part-time enrollment is 1,350. This means that 42.5% of students enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    92%
    2024 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 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,622 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      259 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      80 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 69.1% White, 11% Black or African American, 3.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Asian, 1.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.511% Two or More Races, and 0.0426% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 166 students (7.07%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 202 fewer women than men received degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 7.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (82 degrees awarded), followed by Pastoral Studies & Counseling (32 degrees) and Religious Education (31 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (439 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Psychology (26 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & middle school teachers (127,486 people), Other managers (117,365 people), Clergy (115,162 people), Social workers, all other (93,438 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (86,026 people).

    The most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 are Theology (439 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Psychology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (439 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Psychology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (401,648 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (211,446 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (198,749 people), Outpatient care centers (176,999 people), and Individual & family services (133,882 people).

    The most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Theology (439 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Psychology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
    Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
    Most Common (2024)
    25 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was Other Theological & Ministerial Studies with 25 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    335
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    133
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 335 degrees were awarded to men at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, which is 2.52 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded to men at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 16 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to women at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Women's Ministry. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    8%
    100% Completion Time
    36%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 8% of students graduating from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      288 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      35 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 7.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

    16.7% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      300 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      260 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      250 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is white male (300 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (260 degrees).

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    Operations

    New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $82.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.34M (10.2%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 40.6M. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary employs 23 Professors, 13 Associate professors and 12 Assistant professors. Most academics at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Male Professor (19), Male Associate professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (10).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

    Endowment

    $82.1M
    2024 Endowment
    8.34%
    growth from 2023

    New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $82.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grew 8.34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $68M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $10.3M
    2024 Salaries
    24.1%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 25.5% of their overall expenditure ($40.6M) and a 24.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 20.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.97M
    Instructional Salaries
    49
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary paid a total of $3.97M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

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