Students attend Washington Theological Union in Washington, District of Columbia, a large city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Washington Theological Union is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Washington Theological Union is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Washington Theological Union maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 264 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Washington Theological Union are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Washington Theological Union offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Washington Theological Union is a Roman Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry. Inspired by the charisms of its religious communities, the Union educates candidates for ordination to the priesthood, and men and women of many backgrounds for service to church and world."
More complete details are provided below.
Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel St NW
Washington, DC 20012
General Phone: (202) 726-8800
http://www.wtu.edu
Washington Theological Union awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | theology, ministry, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington Theological Union in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 23 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 8 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, Washington Theological Union had a total enrollment of 264 students (163 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 49% |
| First Professional | 51% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 26% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Washington Theological Union offers campus housing for 43 of its 163 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Financial Aid:
Washington Theological Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1006500)
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 | 4 | $58,313 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $47,032 | 3 | $51,154 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $43,135 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $50,375 | 5 | $51,892 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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What Sets Washington Theological Union 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 7% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Career counseling
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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