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Students attend Divine Word College in Epworth, IA, 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.
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 59 students at Divine Word College (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Divine Word College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Divine Word College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Divine Word College 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | social studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Divine Word College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Divine Word College had a total enrollment of 59 students (54 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 45% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 33% |
| California | 33% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| Virginia | 11% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Divine Word College offers campus housing for 120 of its 54 (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 | 12 | 6 | 50% | 6 | 100% |
| Men | 12 | 6 | 50% | 6 | 100% |
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) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,100 |
| Room and board | $ 2,550 |
| Room charge | $ 1,275 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,275 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,775 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $42,255 | 6 | $39,846 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $48,209 | 10 | $42,170 |
*: 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% |  |
| 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 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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