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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Overview of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Austin Presbyterian can be found in Austin, TX (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Austin Presbyterian is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Austin Presbyterian are in religion and philosophy.

Austin Presbyterian Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

Classes at Austin Presbyterian are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Austin Presbyterian are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007, 175 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Austin Presbyterian, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Austin Presbyterian.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"For the glory of God and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a seminary in the Presbyterian-Reformed tradition whose mission is to educate and equip individuals for the ordained Christian ministry and other forms of Christian service and leadership; to employ its resources in the service of the church; to promote and engage in critical theological thought and research; and to be a winsome and exemplary community of God's people."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Austin Presbyterian

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
100 E 27th St
Austin, TX 78705-5797
General Phone: (512) 472-6736
http://www.austinseminary.edu

Austin Presbyterian Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy67ministry, theology, theology and religious vocations

Number of programs and degrees for Austin Presbyterian in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree521
Master's degree101
Doctor's degree51

Austin Presbyterian Student Body

In 2007, Austin Presbyterian had a total enrollment of 175 students (148 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate47%
First Professional53%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White86%
Black7%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-2411%
25-2922%
30-3413%
35-399%
40-4919%
50-6426%
65+1%

Austin Presbyterian Room and Board (2007)

Austin Presbyterian offers campus housing for 105 of its 148 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Austin Presbyterian Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 3,234

Financial Aid:
Austin Presbyterian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354400)

Austin Presbyterian Faculty

Austin Presbyterian has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured72
Non-tenured, but on tenure track53
Non-tenured and not on tenure track10

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$82,7291*
Associate professoracademic year7$68,8702*
Assistant professoracademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year13$73,5325$69,765

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

Austin Presbyterian Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Austin Presbyterian Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Austin Presbyterian Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Austin Presbyterian % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Austin Presbyterian % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Austin Presbyterian Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Austin Presbyterian % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Austin Presbyterian Dorm rooms per full-time student
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Austin Presbyterian Salaries of full-time faculty
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Austin Presbyterian Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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