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Students attend Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa, a rural area. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Divine Word College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Divine Word College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Divine Word College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 70 students at Divine Word College (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Divine Word College are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Divine Word College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Divine Word College
102 Jacoby Dr SW
Epworth, IA 52045
General Phone: (563) 876-3353
http://www.dwci.edu
Divine Word College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | social studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Divine Word College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Divine Word College had a total enrollment of 70 students (69 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 46% |
| (Foreign Students) | 32% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 13% |
| California | 13% |
| Virginia | 13% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Indiana | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Oregon | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Tennessee | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Divine Word College offers campus housing for 120 of its 69 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Epworth, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 7 | 100% | 7 | 100% |
| Men | 7 | 7 | 100% | 7 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,500 |
| Room and board | $ 2,300 |
| Room charge | $ 1,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,740 |
Financial Aid:
Divine Word College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185800)
Divine Word College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $47,514 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $38,060 | 7 | $34,608 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $43,091 | 10 | $36,750 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Divine Word College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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