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Graduate Theological Union

Overview of Graduate Theological Union

Graduate Theological Union is found in Berkeley, CA. Berkeley is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Graduate Theological Union.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Graduate Theological Union Selectivity

Admission to Graduate Theological Union is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Graduate Theological Union is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 222 in 2007 at the school. A large number of students at Graduate Theological Union are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Graduate Theological Union

Graduate Theological Union
2400 Ridge Rd
Berkeley, CA 94709
General Phone: (510) 649-2400
http://WWW.GTU.EDU

Graduate Theological Union Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy61theology and religious vocations
Liberal Arts7Biblical languages

Number of programs and degrees for Graduate Theological Union in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree452
Doctor's degree231

Student Body

In 2007, Graduate Theological Union had a total enrollment of 222 students (214 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian6%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)20%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-241%
25-2914%
30-3417%
35-3922%
40-4925%
50-6419%
65+0%

Graduate Theological Union Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Berkeley, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Graduate Theological Union Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Graduate Theological Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 120700)

Graduate Theological Union Faculty

Graduate Theological Union has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured12
Non-tenured, but on tenure track02
Non-tenured and not on tenure track11

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year0*3$99,067
Associate professoracademic year1*0*
Assistant professoracademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year2*5$82,355

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

Graduate Theological Union Degree Programs (2007)

LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

Graduate Theological Union Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Graduate Theological Union Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Graduate Theological Union % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Graduate Theological Union Salaries of full-time faculty
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Graduate Theological Union Male % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Graduate Theological Union % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Graduate Theological Union % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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