Starr King School For Ministry is found in Berkeley, CA. Berkeley is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Unitarian Universalist identity. Starr King School For Ministry is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Starr King School For Ministry is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Starr King School For Ministry maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 65 in 2007-2008 at Starr King School For Ministry. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Starr King School for the Ministry educates people for religious leadership, especially Unitarian Universalist ministry.
amended by Board of Trustees consensus May 2002"
More complete details are provided below.
Starr King School For Ministry
2441 Le Conte AVE
Berkeley, CA 94709-1209
http://www.sksm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 20 | ministry, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Starr King School For Ministry in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 19 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Starr King School For Ministry had a total enrollment of 65 students (1 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 3% |
| First Professional | 97% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 35% |
| 50-64 | 22% |
| 65+ | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Berkeley, 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.
Financial Aid:
Starr King School For Ministry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 408000)
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 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Starr King School For Ministry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Unitarian Universalist affiliation
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
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