- Acceptance rate: 56% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–640 reading and writing, 490–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–27 composite
- Average net price: $19,873 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary reviews each application.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary GPA requirements
The Southern 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 The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary acceptance rate
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 338 of 605 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 56%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Louisville, Kentucky, with 1,015 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 27 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The Southern 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 factor | Status |
|---|---|
| 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. | Required |
| 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
The Southern 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 $19,873 a year at The Southern 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
How hard is it to get into The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary look for?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report 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.
What percent of applicants does The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary accept?
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's acceptance rate was 56% for fall 2024: it admitted 338 of 605 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Check The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 30% sent SAT scores and 48% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary students have?
The middle 50% of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–640 in reading and writing and 490–590 in math; ACT composite 19–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary admitted 56% 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.
How important is GPA for getting into The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
A lot: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Yes. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary look at legacy status?
No. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,873 a year at The Southern 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.
Before you apply, check The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The Southern 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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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