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Students attend Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, a large city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Wesley Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Wesley Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Wesley Theological Seminary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Wesley Theological Seminary is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 487 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at Wesley Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Wesley Theological Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Wesley Theological Seminary is to prepare persons for Christian ministry, to foster theological scholarship, and to provide leadership on issues facing the church and the world. Our aim is to nourish a critical understanding of Christian faith, cultivate disciplined spiritual lives, and promote a just and compassionate engagement in the mission of the church to the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-5690
General Phone: (202) 885-8600
http://www.wesleyseminary.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 108 | ministry, theology, religious education |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesley Theological Seminary in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 79 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 2 |
In 2007, Wesley Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 487 students (333 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 74% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 28% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Wesley Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 198 of its 333 (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 9 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 1,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,720 |
Financial Aid:
Wesley Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146400)
Wesley Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $84,059 | 6 | $82,840 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $71,053 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $79,809 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $79,745 | 10 | $77,185 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wesley Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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