The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,096

3.84% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,654

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

52.7%

273 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,782

50.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.8%

28 Graduates

About

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Tarrant County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary were Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) (413 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 704 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 30.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (293 degrees), 2.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (109 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $9,096, which is $−4,716 less than the national average for ($13,813).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $9,096, which is $4,717 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,654.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$9,096

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was $9,096. The cost of tuition at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is $−4,717 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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

Average Net Price

$11,654

2023 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,654. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of The 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

$5,725

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was of $5,725 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 41.1% between 2022 and 2023.

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 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58% of undergraduate students at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 9.43% with respect to 2022, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The 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.

Admissions

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary received 273 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 78.4% annual growth. Out of those 273 applicants, 144 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,782 students enrolled at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023.

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 89.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

144

Accepted Out of 273

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was 52.7% (144 admissions from 273 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 73.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 78.4%, while admissions grew by 28.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (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 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 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

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,782 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,410 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,372. This means that 50.7% of students enrolled at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.1% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 8.05% Asian, 3.63% Black or African American, 1.01% Two or More Races, 0.611% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0359% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.7%), followed by White Female (21.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.1%), followed by White Female (9.34%) and Asian Male (6.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,782 students. The full-time enrollment at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 1,410 and the part-time enrollment is 1,372.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 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 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was 79%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,089 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
363 enrolled students
Asian
224 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 39.1% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 8.05% Asian, 3.63% Black or African American, 1.01% Two or More Races, 0.611% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0359% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 207 students (7.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 276 fewer women than men received degrees from The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (293 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (109 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) (413 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The 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 (704 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 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (9,838 people), Other managers (8,394 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (7,827 people), Postsecondary teachers (6,803 people), and Education administrators (5,379 people).

The most specialized majors at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (704 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Cultural & Gender Studies (704 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 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 The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Cultural & Gender Studies (704 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

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

Most Common (2023)

413 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) with 413 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

490

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

214

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 490 degrees were awarded to men at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, which is 2.29 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (214).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 490 degrees were awarded to men at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign), which is 2.29 times more than the 214 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 214 degrees were awarded to men at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign), which is 0.437 times less than the 490 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
293 degrees awarded
Asian
109 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
97 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is white (293 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (109 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
203 degrees awarded
White Female
90 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is white male (203 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (90 degrees).

Operations

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $147M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

In 2023, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 40.3M. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary employs 35 No academic ranks. Most academics at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are Male No academic rank (32), and Female No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are: Management, with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$147M

2023 Endowment

3.49%

growth from 2022

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $147M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary grew 3.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $136M higher than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The 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.

Salary Expenditure

$15.9M

2023 Salaries

1.86%

decline from 2022

In 2023, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a median of $15.9M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($40.3M) and a 1.86% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.55% growth between 2021 and 2022.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.75M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary paid a total of $2.75M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was No academic rank with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary were Management with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was Male No academic rank with 32 employees, and Female No academic rank with 3 employees.

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