Students attend Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook in Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 560.
There are 334 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook
100 East Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
General Phone: (610) 667-3394
Admissions Phone: (610) 785-6271
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 785-6553
http://www.scs.edu
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 110 | theology, theological and ministerial studies, ministry, philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 34 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 15 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 1 |
In 2005, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook had a total enrollment of 334 students (225 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 19% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 73% |
| Alaska | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| New York | 9% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook offers campus housing for 250 of its 225 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 8 | 100% | 8 | 100% |
| Men | 8 | 8 | 100% | 8 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 785-6271
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,175 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,175 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 400 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 336400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 785-6553
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $53,648 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,014 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $46,261 | 3 | $50,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary - Overbrook 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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