Southeastern Bible College

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,340

2016 Average Net Price

$12,072

After Financial Aid

2014 Default Rate

7.89%

on Student Loans

2016 Acceptance Rate

100%

18 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

143

74.1% Full-Time

About

Southeastern Bible College is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, AL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southeastern Bible College were Biblical Studies (14 degrees awarded) and Lay Ministry (12 degrees).

In 2016, 29 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern Bible College. 41.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (18 degrees), 1.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Bible College is $11,340, which is $−3,601 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern Bible College was 7.89%, corresponding to 6 out of the 76 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Bible College is $11,340

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,072.

In 2016, 70% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern Bible College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,340

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Bible College was $11,340.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southeastern Bible College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,072

2016 Value

4.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Southeastern Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,072. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Southeastern Bible College grew by 4.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeastern Bible College (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

$5,425

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern Bible College was of $5,425 in 2016. The cost of room and board did not change between 2015 and 2016.

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 Southeastern Bible College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Southeastern Bible College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 2.78% with respect to 2015, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeastern Bible College (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.

7.89%

2014 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern Bible College was 7.89%, which represents 6 out of the 76 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

Southeastern Bible College received 18 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 18 applicants, 18 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 143 students enrolled at Southeastern Bible College in 2016.

Southeastern Bible College has an overall enrollment yield of 83.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

Accepted Out of 18

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern Bible College was 100% (18 admissions from 18 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 100%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissiomns remained the same.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southeastern Bible College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Southeastern Bible College in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southeastern Bible College had a total enrollment of 143 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Bible College is 106 students and the part-time enrollment is 37. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at Southeastern Bible College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Bible College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.2% White, 35% Black or African American, and 0.699% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Southeastern Bible College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.6%), followed by White Female (24.5%) and Black or African American Male (17.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern Bible College in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 143 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Bible College is 106 and the part-time enrollment is 37. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at Southeastern Bible College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southeastern Bible College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2016 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 Southeastern Bible College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Southeastern Bible College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southeastern Bible College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
89 enrolled students
Black or African American
50 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Bible College is 62.2% White, 35% Black or African American, and 0.699% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 2 students (1.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2016, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Southeastern Bible College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern Bible College is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southeastern Bible College is Biblical Studies (14 degrees awarded), followed by Lay Ministry (12 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern Bible College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (29 degrees awarded).

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 Southeastern Bible College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Bible College in 2016 are Theology (29 degrees awarded) (as of 2016).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern Bible College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Bible College are Theology (29 degrees awarded) (as of 2016).

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 Southeastern Bible College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Bible College are Theology (29 degrees awarded) (as of 2016).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern Bible College.

Most Common (2016)

Biblical Studies
14 degrees awarded
Lay Ministry
12 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southeastern Bible College was Biblical Studies with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southeastern Bible College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Bible College, which is 1.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southeastern Bible College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 1.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Bible College in Lay Ministry, which is 0.875 times less than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 15% of students graduating from Southeastern Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Southeastern Bible College is Male and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern Bible College is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

White Male
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded
White Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern Bible College is white male (13 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (6 degrees).

Operations

Southeastern Bible College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.52M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −58.4k (−3.85%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2016, Southeastern Bible College had a total salary expenditure of 3.3M. Southeastern Bible College employs 4 Assistant professors, 4 Professors. Most academics at Southeastern Bible College are Male Assistant professor (3), Male Professor (3), and Female Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Bible College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Endowment

$1.52M

2016 Endowment

0.289%

growth from 2015

Southeastern Bible College has an endowment valued at about $1.52M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The endowment of Southeastern Bible College grew 0.289% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.1M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southeastern Bible College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.9M

2016 Salaries

69.2%

growth from 2015

In 2016, Southeastern Bible College paid a median of $1.9M in salaries, which represents 57.6% of their overall expenditure ($3.3M) and a 69.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.72% decline between 2014 and 2015, and a 48.3% growth between 2013 and 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$366k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2016, Southeastern Bible College paid a total of $366k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeastern Bible College were Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Bible College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeastern Bible College was Male Assistant professor with 3 employees, Male Professor with 3 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southeastern Bible College.