Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private non-profit doctoral university located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with an undergraduate enrollment of 585. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader North Carolina postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 75% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 75% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $11,970 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 54%, 9 percentage points above the national average of 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.