Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, founded in 1950, is a private, coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Wake Forest, 10 miles north of Raleigh. Web Site www.sebts.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 440 Women 145 (33.0%) Men 295 (67.0%) Graduate Students 1,826 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Noncompetitive 97% of 172 applicants were admitted No No July 20 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees $10,020 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 63 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 49% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 14% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Wake Forest Population 34,752 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Raleigh 80% of freshmen, 70% of all students STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.6% Asian 2.0% Black/African-American 3.2% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 92.7% White 0.0% Unknown 0.5% from 3 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required September 20 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address PO Box 1889 City, State, Zip Wake Forest, NC 27588-1889 Phone (919) 761-2280 Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@sebts.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline July 20 Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling, notification begins August 20 No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation 4 required for all freshmen Other Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 % Score of 600-700 % Score of 500-600 % Score of 400-500 % Score of 300-400 % Score of 200-300 % 97% of 172 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees $10,020 Room and Board Books and Supplies $840 Other Expenses $4,563 Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail financialaid@sebts.edu Application Deadline Web Site Award Notification Begins Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Forms Required Cost to File PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors English Language and Literature, General History, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Music, General Pastoral Studies/Counseling Theology/Theological Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Philosophy and religious studies None Double major, Independent study, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 63 Part-Time Faculty 50 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 84% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 49% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 14% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 7 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts in Church Music, Master of Theology, Master of Arts in Counseling Master's Programs of Study Ethics Missions and Missiology Music Philosophy Psychology--General Religious Education Theology Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Ministry Doctoral Programs of Study Ethics Missions and Missiology Music Philosophy Psychology--General Religious Education Theology Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Wake Forest Population 34,752 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Raleigh Large town Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 23 miles from campus in Morrisville Campus Size 300 acres Nearest Bus Station 15 miles from campus in Raleigh Weather Nearest Train Station 16 miles from campus in Raleigh Temperature 28.8 average low in January, 85 average high in September Rain 113 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 30% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments 80% of freshmen, 70% of all students SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, golf, racquetball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 440 Women 145 (33.0%) Men 295 (67.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 251 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 37 All Graduate Students 1,826 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.6% Asian 2.0% Black/African-American 3.2% Hispanic/Latino 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 92.7% White 0.0% Unknown 0.5% from 3 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015