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Catholic Theological Union At Chicago

Overview of Catholic Theological Union At Chicago

The main campus of Catholic Theological Union At Chicago is in Chicago, IL (a large city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Catholic Theological Union At Chicago is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2007, Catholic Theological Union At Chicago had 477 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Catholic Theological Union At Chicago. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.

Student Life

Meal plans are available.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The primary mission of Catholic Theological Union is the academic and pastoral formation of students preparing for priesthood and a variety of ministries in the United States and around the world. CTU also provides continuing theological education for clergy, religious, and lay persons. This process occurs within a community of faith in interaction with a living Catholic tradition and ecumenical, interfaith, and cross-cultural perspectives and resources. Through its degree programs and other educational and formational opportunities, CTU strives to educate effective leaders for the church whose mission is to witness Christ's good news of justice, love, and peace to people of all nations."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Catholic Theological Union At Chicago

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago
5416 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615-5698
General Phone: (773) 324-8000
http://www.ctu.edu

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy88pastoral counseling, ministry, theology, bible studies, missionary studies, theology and religious vocations

Number of programs and degrees for Catholic Theological Union At Chicago in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree381
Master's degree302
Doctor's degree171
Postbaccalaureate certificate34

Student Body

In 2007, Catholic Theological Union At Chicago had a total enrollment of 477 students (315 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate56%
First Professional44%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black12%
Hispanic10%
Asian20%
Unknown12%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-242%
25-2914%
30-3416%
35-3915%
40-4920%
50-6423%
65+1%

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Room and Board (2007)

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago offers campus housing for 75 of its 315 (full-time) students.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 3 meals per week.

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 5,175
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,350

Financial Aid:
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 923200)

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Faculty

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured126
Non-tenured, but on tenure track24
Non-tenured and not on tenure track01

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year7$56,3274$63,984
Associate professoracademic year5$59,4963$57,425
Assistant professoracademic year2*4$58,562
All faculty totalacademic year14$56,49811$60,224

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

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Apart:

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% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Catholic Theological Union At Chicago % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Catholic Theological Union At Chicago % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Salaries of full-time faculty
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Dorm rooms per full-time student
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Catholic Theological Union At Chicago Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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