Spertus College is located in a large city, in Chicago, IL. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Spertus College top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study family and social work.
The admissions department at Spertus College does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Spertus College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 288 students (174 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Spertus College. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Spertus Mission
Spertus invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multifaceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally and around the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Spertus College
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
General Phone: (312) 922-9012
http://www.spertus.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 21 | Jewish studies |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Spertus College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 42 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Spertus College had a total enrollment of 288 students (174 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 28% |
| 65+ | 5% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Spertus College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 166300)
Spertus College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 0 |
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 | 3 | $121,333 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $118,500 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spertus College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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