American Baptist is located in a medium-sized city, in Berkeley, CA. The school is officially a American Baptist school. American Baptist is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
Students at American Baptist often study religion and philosophy.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Students at American Baptist benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
American Baptist offers classes to 58 students (3 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at American Baptist.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.
More complete details are provided below.
American Baptist Seminary Of The West
2606 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704-3029
General Phone: (510) 841-1905
http://www.absw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | ministry |
Number of programs and degrees for American Baptist in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 11 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, American Baptist had a total enrollment of 58 students (3 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 10% |
| First Professional | 90% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 13% |
| Black | 72% |
| Asian | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 36% |
| 65+ | 5% |
American Baptist offers campus housing for 42 of its 3 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Berkeley, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 9,000 |
Financial Aid:
American Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 112000)
American Baptist has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $54,681 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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