by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $4,846 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,622. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary budgeted around $12,916 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,966 | $3,960 |
| — Housing | $4,846 | |
| — Meals | $3,622 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Total | $12,916 | $6,910 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $55,579 by the time you graduate.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,950 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,950 |
| One Year Ago | $9,642 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $9,966 |
| One Year From Now * | $10,343 |
| Two Years From Now * | $10,734 |
| Three Years From Now * | $11,140 |
| Four Years From Now * | $11,562 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 3.8% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $13,293 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $14,512 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $13,684 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $55,579 for a four-year degree, versus about $26,977 for two years on campus.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 690 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |