“American Baptist theological seminary in Berkeley and member of the Graduate Theological Union.”
The Berkeley School of Theology (formerly American Baptist Seminary of the West) is a Baptist theological institute in Berkeley, California, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Founded in 1871, it is part of the Graduate Theological Union consortium.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Consortium Membership
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Denominational Affiliation
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$2,856
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
BST's membership in the GTU gives students cross-registration access to a consortium of Berkeley-area theological schools and centers.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $2,856
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
