The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, KY · Private non-profit · Four-year college

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1010–1230

Median ~1120

Acceptance rate

56%

Enrollment

848

ACT middle 50%

19–27

How SBTS compares

The ~1120 SAT midpoint ranks #164 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 3 in KY.
Its 56% acceptance rate is more selective than 66% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Reading and Writing (560 Math vs 590 Reading and Writing).

National SAT rank

#164 of 197

SAT rank in KY

#1 of 3

More selective than

66% of ranked colleges

What the numbers say about SBTS

The reported middle 50% spans 220 points, from 1010 to 1230. A planning score near or above 1270 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 590 Reading and Writing and 560 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 56% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 40% completion rate and — in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$11,046

Tuition (out-of-state)

$11,046

Median earnings 10 years after entry

—

4-year completion rate (150% time)

40%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1010 and 1230. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1270 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1230 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1120 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1010 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1230

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1010–1220

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1010

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to SBTS's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
West Virginia University	Morgantown, WV	1010–1220	89%
Longwood University	Farmville, VA	1030–1210	90%
The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1010–1240	80%
University of Michigan-Dearborn	Dearborn, MI	990–1260	56%
University of North Georgia	Dahlonega, GA	980–1210	68%
Western Connecticut State University	Danbury, CT	1040–1170	87%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for SBTS?

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1010–1230, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1270 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is SBTS's acceptance rate?

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 56%.

How much does it cost to attend SBTS?

Published tuition is approximately $11,046 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is SBTS test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.sbts.edu