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Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

Overview of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary is in Evanston, IL. Evanston is a small city. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary include religion and philosophy.

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Selectivity

Not all applicants to the school are accepted.

Faculty

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. The Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.

Student Body

Approximately 315 students study at the school (in 2007). Many of the students at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary are in their forties, or even older.

Student Life

The school offers a real campus feel. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201-3298
General Phone: (847) 866-3900
http://www.garrett.edu

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy76ministry, philosophy, theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, theology and religious vocations, religious education, pastoral counseling, religious music, ...

Number of programs and degrees for Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree381
Master's degree225
Doctor's degree153
Postbaccalaureate certificate11

Student Body

In 2007, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 315 students (246 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate56%
First Professional44%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White59%
Black16%
Hispanic2%
Asian5%
American Indian1%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)11%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-210%
22-2411%
25-2918%
30-3410%
35-3911%
40-4924%
50-6422%
65+2%

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 263 of its 246 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Evanston, 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 15 meals per week.

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 2,800
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,960

Financial Aid:
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 168200)

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Faculty

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured105
Non-tenured, but on tenure track02
Non-tenured and not on tenure track42

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year7$78,5713$75,910
Associate professoracademic year5$67,4513$69,051
Assistant professoracademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year13$73,0038$69,711

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

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Apart:

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% of degrees in religion and philosophy
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Top 1%Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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Top 6%Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
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Top 12%Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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