SBTS 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,896

Cost of attendance at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,896

Cost of attendance at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary was $18,180. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SBTS

SBTS net price calculator

$18,180

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average	$12,742
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of SBTS for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change
2022	$18,180	$9,134 (33%)
2021	$27,314	$338 (1%)
2020	$26,976	$503 (2%)
2019	$26,473	$2,677 (11%)
2018	$23,796	$933 (4%)
2017	$22,863	$299 (1%)
2016	$22,564	$1,148 (5%)
2015	$21,416	$284 (1%)
2014	$21,132	--

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,556	No change	$11,896	$3,960	$1,700
2021	$17,556	$8,900 (34%)	$11,896	$3,960	$1,700
2020	$26,456	$363 (1%)	$20,796	$3,960	$1,700
2019	$26,093	$1,573 (6%)	$20,433	$3,960	$1,700
2018	$24,520	$944 (4%)	$18,860	$3,960	$1,700
2017	$23,576	$836 (4%)	$17,916	$3,960	$1,700
2016	$22,740	$788 (4%)	$17,080	$3,960	$1,700
2015	$21,952	$778 (4%)	$16,292	$3,960	$1,700
2014	$21,174	$740 (4%)	$15,514	$3,960	$1,700
2013	$20,434	--	$14,774	$3,960	$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SBTS provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 511 dormitories available to its students at $4,468 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SBTS is $496 per month.
Does SBTS provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SBTS for one academic year is $2,982, which works out to $331 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SBTS estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,700.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SBTS estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,500

If living off-campus, with family: $1,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,500
How much is SBTS application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SBTS offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$475	$475
For out-of-state students	$475	$475

Housing and Meal

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,982	$4,468	N/A	14	511
2021	$2,982	$4,468	N/A	14	511
2020	$2,982	$4,468	N/A	14	511
2019	$2,942	$4,208	N/A	14	491
2018	$2,826	$3,874	N/A	0	491
2017	$2,700	$3,700	N/A	0	491
2016	N/A	N/A	$6,300	0	1,000

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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