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.
Fields of study in vogue at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary 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. The Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 315 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are in their forties, or even older.
The school offers a real campus feel. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary makes housing available to a large share of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston , IL 60201-3298
General Phone:
(847) 866-3900
http://www.garrett.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 70 | philosophy, religion, religious education, religious music, theology, ministry, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, pastoral counseling and ministries, ... |
Number of programs and degrees for Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 43 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 315 students (105 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 54% |
| First Professional | 46% |
Racial Diversity:
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 22% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 263 of its 105 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,976 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,365 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $82,295 | 3 | $77,798 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $70,475 | 4 | $68,691 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $74,126 | 7 | $72,594 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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