 |
|
|
|
Moravian College and Theological Seminary was established as the Bethlehem Female Seminary by Benigna, Countess von Zinzendorf, in 1742. In 1913, it became the Moravian Seminary and College for Women. The men's Moravian College & Theological Seminary, which was originally founded as two separate boy’s schools in the 1740s, merged with the women’s institute in 1954 to form the coeducational Moravian College and Theological Seminary. This liberal arts institute is currently located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Moravian College's recent enrollments have been over 1,500 undergraduates every year.
Moravian College and Theological Seminary offers undergraduate programs of study in the fields of art, biology, biochemistry, economics and business, education, environmental studies, international studies, mathematics and computer science, music, neuroscience, nursing, and women's studies, among others.
The sports teams of Moravian College and Theological Seminary are known as the Greyhounds. The teams are members of NCAA Division III, and they participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and field, field hockey, softball, and volleyball.
Moravian can be found in Bethlehem, PA (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Moravian Church school. Moravian is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Moravian offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, music, art studies, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Moravian does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 500 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Moravian come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 1,989 students were enrolled in Moravian.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Moravian has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Moravian student athletes compete in Centennial Conference and Other competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
1200 Main St
Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650
General Phone: (610) 861-1360
http://www.moravian.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 131 | sociology, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, political science, economics, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 89 | business management, accounting, non-profit management, international business, human resources management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology, experimental psychology |
| Science | 32 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, geology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | pastoral counseling, ministry, theology, philosophy, religion |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | curriculum and instruction |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Moravian in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 378 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 5 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Moravian had a total enrollment of 1,989 students (1,770 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Moravian offers campus housing for 1,093 of its 1,770 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,189 | 1,401 | 64% | 403 | 29% |
| Men | 950 | 592 | 62% | 189 | 32% |
| Women | 1,239 | 809 | 65% | 214 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,388 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,388 |
| Room and board | $ 7,993 |
| Room charge | $ 4,491 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,502 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,780 |
Financial Aid:
Moravian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330100)
Moravian has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 11 |
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 | academic year | 29 | $80,919 | 9 | $78,361 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $64,477 | 13 | $61,630 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $50,132 | 24 | $51,077 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $46,368 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $67,437 | 49 | $58,600 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Moravian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Moravian Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Moravian.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Moravian with government-defined occupation categories)
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Moravian(What are QuickSchools?)
Music
Mathematics
Art Studies
 |
 |
||||
|
|||||
 |
 |
|
|
||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
