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Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is in a medium-sized city, in Columbia, SC. The school has a Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation. Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary include religion and philosophy.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, in 2007, had 153 students (132 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common.
More complete details are provided below.
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
4201 N Main St
Columbia, SC 29203-5898
General Phone: (803) 786-5150
http://www.ltss.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 28 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2007, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary had a total enrollment of 153 students (132 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 17% |
| First Professional | 83% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 24% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary offers campus housing for 77 of its 132 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343700)
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $62,069 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $48,358 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $56,927 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lutheran Theological Southern 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% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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