The campus of Mount Angel Seminary is in Saint Benedict, OR, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Mount Angel Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Mount Angel Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
Mount Angel Seminary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007, the school had 181 students enrolled (176 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Mount Angel Seminary are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Mount Angel Seminary has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Mount Angel Seminary offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mount Angel Seminary, an apostolate of the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey, is a school of which the primary urpose is the human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation of men for the Roman Catholic priesthood. The Seminary is comprised of a Graduate School of Theology and a College of Liberal Arts. For seminarians requiring additional preparation to enter the Graduate School and College, the Seminary has Pre-Theology and Accelerated College English (ACE) programs. In addition, the Graduate School of Theology offers a theological education to qualified lay men and women. The Seminary's programs adhere to the norms established by the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as stated in the Program of Priestly Formation."
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Angel Seminary
1 Abbey Dr
Saint Benedict, OR 97373-0505
General Phone: (503) 845-3951
http://www.mtangel.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 59 | philosophy, ministry, theology, pre-ministerial studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Angel Seminary in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 18 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 16 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
In 2007, Mount Angel Seminary had a total enrollment of 181 students (176 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 35% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 32% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 22% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 58% |
| Washington | 11% |
| Oregon | 11% |
| Nevada | 5% |
| Northern Marianas | 5% |
| New Mexico | 5% |
| Hawaii | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 73 | 100% | 73 | 100% |
| Men | 73 | 73 | 100% | 73 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,552 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,552 |
| Room and board | $ 8,934 |
| Room charge | $ 3,335 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,599 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Angel Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 320300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 9 |
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $37,990 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $39,252 | 3 | $37,990 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $45,297 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $44,056 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $44,607 | 6 | $39,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Angel Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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