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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate58.3%

Southwestern Seminary’s 58% acceptance rate means you do not need a perfect profile to be considered, but the 21% six-year graduation rate makes fit and commitment worth taking seriously. It is test-optional, but strong SAT or ACT scores can still strengthen your application.

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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary enrolls 354 undergraduates. Southwestern Seminary’s freshman retention rate is 83%, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 21%.

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Undergrad Enrollment354

Freshman Retention83%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty RatioN/A

Graduation Rate21%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Southwestern Seminary, take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Use the last fall test date that will report scores before Southwestern Seminary’s earliest application deadline, especially if a retake could improve your superscore.

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What you'll actually pay

Southwestern Seminary is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $12,740, before any grants, scholarships, or other aid are applied.

Tuition and Fees$12,740

Room and Board$8,370

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$40

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Southwestern Seminary, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $21,110 before books, personal expenses, and financial aid. As a private not-for-profit seminary, the final price can vary based on program costs, housing choices, and a student’s eligibility for institutional, federal, or other aid. Students should compare the published cost with their aid offer to estimate what they will actually pay.