The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Louisville, Kentucky, with an undergraduate enrollment of 848. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Kentucky postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 56% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 56% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $77,507. The 4-year graduation rate is 42%, near the national average. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.