Hood Theological Seminary is located in Salisbury, NC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church school. Hood Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Hood Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school does not offer open admission.
Hood Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 264 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Hood Theological Seminary has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Hood Theological Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Hood Theological Seminary
1810 Lutheran Synod Drive
Salisbury, NC 28144
General Phone: (704) 636-7611
http://www.hoodseminary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 65 | theology, theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Hood Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 45 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - other | 15 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hood Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 264 students (424 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 34% |
| 50-64 | 39% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Hood Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 92 of its 424 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salisbury, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 4 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 730 |
Financial Aid:
Hood Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3663300)
Hood Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
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 | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $45,417 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $49,756 | 4 | $52,308 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hood Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church affiliation
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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