by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students will never be charged the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The sum total of attendance at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary can sound overpowering, but remember that the majority of students get some type of financial assistance.
Just what financing solutions does SBTS provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Read on to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
At The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 45% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid (about 70 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 33% | $1,613 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 33% | $1,613 |
| Federal Pell grants | 0% | — |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Gift aid — grants and scholarships — beats loans every time because none of it has to be repaid. At this school, some 28% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $6,300 (across roughly 282 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 28% | $6,300 |
| Federal Pell grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
The figure below distills the debt data into a single burden category for SBTS.
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 31 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $216,505 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $6,984 |
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