Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is in Louisville, KY. Louisville is a large city. The school is classified as a Presbyterian Church (USA) college. Louisville Presbyterian 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 Louisville Presbyterian 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 Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 210 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary are in their forties, or even older.
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
1044 Alta Vista Rd
Louisville, KY 40205-1798
General Phone: (502) 895-3411
http://www.lpts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 61 | ministry, theology, pastoral counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 32 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 210 students (116 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 89% |
| First Professional | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 50% |
| (Foreign Students) | 50% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 22% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 82 of its 116 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Louisville, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,160 |
Financial Aid:
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 197400)
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary 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 | 4 | $82,630 | 7 | $82,757 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $62,982 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $75,202 | 9 | $79,685 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisville Presbyterian 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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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