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Austin Presbyterian can be found in Austin, Texas (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.
The most common majors at Austin Presbyterian are in religion and philosophy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
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.
In 2005, 220 students were enrolled in Austin Presbyterian.
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.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
100 E 27th St
Austin, TX 78705-5797
Admissions Phone: (512) 404-4827
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 404-4828
http://www.austinseminary.edu
Austin Presbyterian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 65 | ministry, theology and religious vocations, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Austin Presbyterian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 50 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Austin Presbyterian had a total enrollment of 220 students (188 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 57% |
| First Professional | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Austin Presbyterian offers campus housing for 119 of its 188 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (512) 404-4827
Financial Aid:
Austin Presbyterian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 404-4828
Austin Presbyterian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $53,574 | 3 | $47,737 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $53,947 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $47,341 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $52,222 | 6 | $48,586 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Austin Presbyterian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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