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Southeastern Baptist College

Overview of Southeastern Baptist College

The campus of Southeastern Baptist College is in Laurel, MS, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Southeastern Baptist College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Southeastern Baptist College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Southeastern Baptist College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

Southeastern Baptist College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 81 students enrolled (59 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Southeastern Baptist College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Southeastern Baptist College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

Southeastern Baptist College Tuition and Affordability

Southeastern Baptist College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of Southeastern Baptist College is to glorify God by providing quality post-secondary education from a biblical world view in a Christian atmosphere, thereby developing Christian growth in students and preparing them for service in the Kingdom of God."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southeastern Baptist College

Southeastern Baptist College
4229 Hwy 15 N
Laurel, MS 39440-9989
General Phone: (601) 426-6346
http://southeasternbaptist.edu

Southeastern Baptist College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy15bible studies
Liberal Arts3general studies
Business And Management2business management

Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern Baptist College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree143
Bachelor's degree61

Student Body

In 2007, Southeastern Baptist College had a total enrollment of 81 students (59 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White59%
Black39%
Hispanic2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-192%
20-215%
22-2415%
25-2920%
30-345%
35-3915%
40-4917%
50-6412%

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

ResidencePercent
Mississippi62%
Louisiana29%
Georgia5%
Maine5%

Southeastern Baptist College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %

Southeastern Baptist College Room and Board (2007)

Southeastern Baptist College offers campus housing for 60 of its 59 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Southeastern Baptist College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,250
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,250
Room and board$ 1,600
Room charge$ 1,600
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 800

Financial Aid:
Southeastern Baptist College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 243500)

Southeastern Baptist College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$33,2210*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$33,2210*

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

Southeastern Baptist College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies

Southeastern Baptist College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southeastern Baptist College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Southeastern Baptist College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Southeastern Baptist College % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Southeastern Baptist College Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Southeastern Baptist College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Southeastern Baptist College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Southeastern Baptist College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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