The campus of Andover Newton Theological School is in Newton Centre, MA, which is a small city. Its American Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Andover Newton Theological School is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Andover Newton Theological School is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
Andover Newton Theological School has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Andover Newton Theological School had 350 students enrolled (42 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Andover Newton Theological School has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Andover Newton Theological School offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Rd
Newton Centre, MA 02459-2243
http://www.ants.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 61 | ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Andover Newton Theological School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 45 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Andover Newton Theological School had a total enrollment of 350 students (42 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 73% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 31% |
| 50-64 | 39% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Andover Newton Theological School offers campus housing for 141 of its 42 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 11 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,848 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,518 |
Financial Aid:
Andover Newton Theological School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211600)
Andover Newton Theological School 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 | academic year | 7 | $80,211 | 4 | $80,190 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $75,849 | 5 | $79,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Andover Newton Theological School 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 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Offers distance learning
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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