Episcopal Divinity School is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cambridge is a medium-sized city. The school is classified as a Protestant Episcopal college. Episcopal Divinity School is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Episcopal Divinity School include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 84 students study at Episcopal Divinity School (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Episcopal Divinity School offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Episcopal Divinity School
99 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138-3494
General Phone: (617) 868-3450
http://www.eds.edu
Episcopal Divinity School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Episcopal Divinity School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 12 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Episcopal Divinity School had a total enrollment of 84 students (73 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 41% |
| First Professional | 59% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 32% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Episcopal Divinity School offers campus housing for 52 of its 73 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cambridge, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 5,192 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,720 |
Financial Aid:
Episcopal Divinity School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 214900)
Episcopal Divinity School 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 | calendar year | 3 | $56,047 | 3 | $56,503 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $46,163 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $52,260 | 6 | $51,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Episcopal Divinity School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
Notable:
Protestant Episcopal affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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