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Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Overview of Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Central Baptist Theological Seminary is in a large suburb, in Shawnee, KS. The school has a American Baptist religious affiliation. Central Baptist Theological Seminary is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Central Baptist Theological Seminary include religion and philosophy.

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants.

Faculty

Some professors at Central Baptist Theological Seminary are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 102 students (68 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.

Student Life

Many students at the school are part-timers.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Central Baptist Theological Seminary
6601 Monticello Road
Shawnee, KS 66226-3513
General Phone: (913) 667-5700
http://www.cbts.edu

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy13ministry, theology

Number of programs and degrees for Central Baptist Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree111
Master's degree21
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Central Baptist Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 102 students (68 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men55%
Women45%
Full-Time29%
Part-Time71%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate7%
Graduate17%
First Professional77%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black28%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian3%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-246%
25-2911%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4925%
50-6434%
65+3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Kansas100%

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Shawnee, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total563664%3186%
Men332267%1777%
Women231461%14100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,240
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,240
Books and supplies$ 1,650

Financial Aid:
Central Baptist Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190700)

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Faculty

Central Baptist Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*1*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$56,4871*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies

Central Baptist Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Baptist Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Central Baptist Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Central Baptist Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Central Baptist Theological Seminary % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Central Baptist Theological Seminary Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Central Baptist Theological Seminary % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Central Baptist Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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