Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Wake Forest, NC · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 540–660 reading and writing, 460–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–24 composite
  • Average net price: $11,395 a year (2022–23)
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary GPA requirements

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 150 of 201 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with 957 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing540600660
SAT Math460510590
ACT Composite212324
ACT English212429
ACT Math192226
27% submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores, as Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1127 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,395 a year at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?

A lot: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What is the acceptance rate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 150 of 201 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary look for?

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary test optional?

Check Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 27% sent SAT scores and 20% sent ACT scores.

What are Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–660 in reading and writing and 460–590 in math; ACT composite 21–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,395 a year at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary look at legacy status?

No. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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