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.
The school is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to Graduate Theological Union is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
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.
Students numbered 222 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Graduate Theological Union are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Graduate Theological Union
2400 Ridge Rd
Berkeley, CA 94709
General Phone: (510) 649-2400
http://WWW.GTU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 56 | theology and religious vocations |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | Biblical languages |
Number of programs and degrees for Graduate Theological Union in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 46 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Graduate Theological Union had a total enrollment of 222 students (212 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 21% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 1% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 22% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 19% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Graduate Theological Union offers campus housing for 18 of its 212 (full-time) students.
(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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 9,900 |
Financial Aid:
Graduate Theological Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 120700)
Graduate Theological Union has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $66,373 | 4 | $76,681 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Graduate Theological Union Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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