New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,240

4.76% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,294

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,004

28.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.3%

35 Graduates

About

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (116 degrees awarded), Religious Education (44 degrees), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (43 degrees).

In 2021, 605 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 30.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (351 degrees), 7.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $9,240, which is $−5,260 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $9,240, which is $−5,260 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,294.

In 2021, 20% of undergraduate students attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$9,240

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was $9,240. The cost of tuition at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is $−5,260 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,294

2021 Value

4.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,294. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grew by 4.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,088

Room and Board

$980

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was of $10,088 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.07% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $980. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.08% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20% of undergraduate students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 150% with respect to 2020, when 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,004 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 564 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,440. This means that 28.1% of students enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 5.59% Asian, 5.54% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.15% Two or More Races, and 0.0499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.8%), followed by White Female (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (49.7%), followed by White Female (27.7%) and Asian Male (4.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,004 students. The full-time enrollment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 564 and the part-time enrollment is 1,440. This means that 28.1% of students enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,284 enrolled students
Black or African American
243 enrolled students
Asian
112 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is 64.1% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 5.59% Asian, 5.54% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.15% Two or More Races, and 0.0499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 245 students (12.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 241 fewer women than men received degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is white (351 degrees awarded). There were 7.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (116 degrees awarded), followed by Religious Education (44 degrees) and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (43 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (598 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (1 degrees), and Psychology (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & middle school teachers (124,672 people), Clergy (116,341 people), Other managers (99,031 people), Social workers, all other (94,511 people), and Postsecondary teachers (77,828 people).

The most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (598 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (1 degrees), and Psychology (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (598 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (1 degrees), and Psychology (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (360,220 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (193,041 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (181,457 people), Outpatient care centers (141,856 people), and Religious organizations (132,188 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Most Common (2021)

Divinity & Ministry
116 degree-majors awarded
Religious Education
44 degree-majors awarded
Pastoral Studies & Counseling
43 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was Divinity & Ministry with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

423

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

182

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 423 degrees were awarded to men at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, which is 2.32 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (182).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded to men at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 8.38 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries, which is 1.15 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
351 degrees awarded
Black or African American
44 degrees awarded
Asian
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is white (351 degrees awarded). There were 7.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

26.6% of degree recipients (161 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
245 degrees awarded
White Female
106 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is white male (245 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (106 degrees).

Operations

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $72.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.32M (11.5%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 30.4M. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary employs 37 Professors, 12 Associate professors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are Male Professor (32), Male Associate professor (11), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are: Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Endowment

$72.1M

2021 Endowment

7.61%

growth from 2020

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $72.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary grew 7.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $59.5M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.9M

2021 Salaries

3.53%

growth from 2020

In 2021, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary paid a median of $10.9M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($30.4M) and a 3.53% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary paid a total of $4.05M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary were Professor with 37 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary were Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 32 employees, Male Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.