Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at a Glance
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About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
According to Wikipedia, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Baptist theological institute in Fort Worth, Texas. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. It was established in 1908 and in 2005 was one of the largest seminaries in the world. It is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and the National Association of Schools of Music to award diplomas and bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 58% | 84% | 31% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $12,350 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,622 | 547 | 3,075 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is located at 2001 W. Seminary Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76115.
How Safe is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 0.47% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.74%. Sources: city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Known For?
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranks #728 in the U.S. and #2477 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesWho Are Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Most Influential Alumni?
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Communications. Here are some of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's most famous alumni:
- Bill Moyers
- An American journalist.
- Rick Warren
- An American baptist pastor and writer.
- Robert Jeffress
- A Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas.
- Ed Stetzer
- An American Christian writer.
- Paul Washer
- An American missionary.
- E. Earle Ellis
- An American biblical scholar.
- Adam W. Greenway
- An American theologian and religious leader.
- Gary Chapman
- An American relationship counselor, author and radio host.
- Jimmy Dorrell
- An American clergy.
- James Lankford
- A United States Senator from Oklahoma.
- William R. Farmer
- An American theologian.
- James Leo Garrett Jr.
- An American theologian.
