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New York, New York is home to Union Theological Seminary. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Union Theological Seminary go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Union Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Union Theological Seminary has 235 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Union Theological Seminary has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"By God's grace, we will pursue our mission to prepare students for leadership in the Church, academy and society: By fostering learned, pastoral insight into Christian tradition; By cultivating informed appreciation of other religions and cultures; By continuing our challenge to the Church and the world. All this we do in response to God's justice and love."
More complete details are provided below.
Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-5792
General Phone: (212) 662-7100
Admissions Phone: (212) 280-1317
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 280-1343
http://www.uts.columbia.edu
Union Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 43 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Union Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 23 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Union Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 235 students (197 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 45% |
| First Professional | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 16% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Union Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 174 of its 197 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 280-1317
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 6,800 |
Financial Aid:
Union Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 280-1343
Union Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 7 | $90,616 | 7 | $63,477 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $84,914 | 11 | $54,495 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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