Southern California Seminary is located in El Cajon, CA (a large suburb). The school is a Southern Baptist school. Southern California Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Southern California Seminary is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
The school is an open-admission school.
Southern California Seminary had 195 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Southern California Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To bring glory to God by assisting local churches to equip belivers of various cultures and languages to live and minister Biblically based on the inerrant Word of God. This equipping includes building Biblical knowledge, Christian character, and ministry skills, all at modest tuition."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern California Seminary
2075 E. Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019-1108
General Phone: (619) 442-9841
http://www.socalsem.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 37 | religious education, ministry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 24 | counseling psychology, clinical psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern California Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 39 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 7 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southern California Seminary had a total enrollment of 195 students (114 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 36% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| First Professional | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 27% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Southern California Seminary offers campus housing for 40 of its 114 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of El Cajon, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,844 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,844 |
| Room and board | $ 5,110 |
| Room charge | $ 5,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Southern California Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3332300)
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious Education
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern California Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Offers part-time study
Offers campus housing
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