New York, NY 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 271 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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:
"The mission of Union Theological Seminary, an independent, multi-denominational seminary in the City of New York, derives from a Christian heritage that is at once progressive and evangelistic: to educate leaders for ministry in churches and related organizations, to extend the work of social justice and to enrich the academy through teaching and research."
More complete details are provided below.
Union Theological Seminary
3041 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-5792
General Phone: (212) 662-7100
http://www.utsnyc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 97 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Union Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 58 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Union Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 271 students (87 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 39% |
| First Professional | 61% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Union Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 174 of its 87 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 7,900 |
Financial Aid:
Union Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289000)
Union Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 8 | $85,574 | 6 | $69,618 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $79,399 | 8 | $64,920 |
*: 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 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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