Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's overall acceptance rate has seen a notable decline, dropping from a perfect 100% from 2015 to 2021 to 73% in 2022, and further down to 53% for the application year 2023. Throughout this period, the number of applicants has increased significantly, with 273 applicants in 2023 compared to only 87 in 2021. This trend indicates a growing competitiveness in the admissions process, as the seminary transitions from accepting nearly all applicants to a more selective approach.