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Washington Theological Union

Overview of Washington Theological Union

Students attend Washington Theological Union in Washington, DC, 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 Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Washington Theological Union is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Washington Theological Union Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission.

Faculty

Washington Theological Union maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

There are 240 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at Washington Theological Union are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school 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. Challenged and inspired by the charisms of its religious communities, the Union educates candidates for ordination, religious and lay men and women of diverse backgrounds for collaborative ministry in the Church and service to the World."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Washington Theological Union

Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel St NW
Washington, DC 20012
General Phone: (202) 726-8800
http://www.wtu.edu

Washington Theological Union Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy42ministry, theology, religion, theological and ministerial studies

Number of programs and degrees for Washington Theological Union in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Postbaccalaureate certificate141
Master's degree141
First-professional degree141
Doctor's degree01

Student Body

In 2007, Washington Theological Union had a total enrollment of 240 students (138 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate57%
First Professional43%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian4%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)16%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-243%
25-2915%
30-3412%
35-3912%
40-4925%
50-6430%
65+4%

Washington Theological Union Room and Board (2007)

Washington Theological Union offers campus housing for 40 of its 138 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 5 meals per week.

Washington Theological Union Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Washington Theological Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1006500)

Washington Theological Union Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track114

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$63,3112*
Associate professoracademic year2*1*
Assistant professoracademic year4$51,3031*
All faculty totalacademic year10$57,0954$61,083

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

Washington Theological Union Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Washington Theological Union Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Washington Theological Union Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Washington Theological Union % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Washington Theological Union % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Washington Theological Union Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Washington Theological Union Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Washington Theological Union Salaries of full-time faculty
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Washington Theological Union Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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