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Students attend Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, District of Columbia, 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 452 students at the school (as of 2005).
Wesley Theological Seminary has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Wesley Theological Seminary 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
Admissions Phone: (202) 885-8659
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 885-8663
Wesley Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 93 | ministry, theology, religious education |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesley Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 65 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 2 |
In 2005, Wesley Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 452 students (321 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 74% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Wesley Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 198 of its 321 (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 9 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (202) 885-8659
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 1,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,664 |
Financial Aid:
Wesley Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (202) 885-8663
Wesley 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 | 8 | $73,651 | 6 | $73,651 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $58,255 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $68,699 | 10 | $69,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(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% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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