The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

If you want to apply to SBTS, the regular decision application deadline is July 15 and the application fee is $35.

SBTS Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of SBTS's admissions stats.

SBTS 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	No

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	July 15	––

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Applying Early to SBTS?

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SBTS does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Admissions

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Transferring to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

For more information on transferring to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to SBTS

SBTS has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does SBTS Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at SBTS

Curious about the factors that are considered by SBTS during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Important
Academic GPA	Considered
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with SBTS for more information on admission factors.

SBTS Application Requirements

To apply to SBTS, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with SBTS's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into SBTS?

SBTS has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

SBTS considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

SBTS is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

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More Information on Transferring to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 15.

Transfer students can enroll in SBTS during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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SBTS Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to SBTS?

❌ Students who are admitted to SBTS must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does SBTS accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ SBTS accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to SBTS?

✅ SBTS is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is SBTS's acceptance rate?

✅ SBTS's acceptance rate is 71%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at SBTS?

❌ SBTS does not offer early decision.

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