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St. Petersburg Theological Seminary

Overview of St. Petersburg Theological Seminary

The campus of St. Petersburg Theological Seminary is in Saint Petersburg, FL, which is a large suburb. Its Interdenominational nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. St. Petersburg Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. St. Petersburg Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 78 students enrolled (65 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at St. Petersburg Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Tuition and Affordability

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"St. Petersburg Theological Seminary exists to provide education to proclaim the Good News of the Older and Newer Testaments with power and authority for our times."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting St. Petersburg Theological Seminary

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary
10830 Navajo Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708-3116
General Phone: (727) 399-0276
http://www.sptseminary.edu

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy17religious education, theology, ministry

Number of programs and degrees for St. Petersburg Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree152
Doctor's degree21
First-professional degree01
Bachelor's degree01

Student Body

In 2007, St. Petersburg Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 78 students (65 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate71%
Graduate25%
First Professional4%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White47%
Black31%
Hispanic23%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
25-298%
30-346%
35-394%
40-494%
50-6415%
65+1%

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time74 %
Part-Time100 %

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of St. Petersburg, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,000
Books and supplies$ 300

Financial Aid:
St. Petersburg Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3459400)

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Faculty

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$4,0000*
All faculty totalacademic year5$4,0000*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies

St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%St. Petersburg Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%St. Petersburg Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%St. Petersburg Theological Seminary Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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