Westminster Theological Seminary In California is in a large suburb, in Escondido, California. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Westminster Theological Seminary In California earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include religion and philosophy.
Westminster Theological Seminary In California does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Westminster Theological Seminary In California are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 132 students (105 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Westminster Theological Seminary In California. The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Westminster Seminary California is a Christian institution seeking to glorify God through graduate theological study. Its primary responsibility is to educate future pastors for Christian churches, especially for presbyterian and reformed denominations. It also provides theological education for others who will serve the Christian community and the larger society."
More complete details are provided below.
Westminster Theological Seminary In California
1725 Bear Valley Pky
Escondido, CA 92027
General Phone: (760) 480-8474
Admissions Phone: (760) 480-8474
Financial Aid Phone: (760) 480-8474
http://www.wscal.edu
Westminster Theological Seminary In California awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 36 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Westminster Theological Seminary In California in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 18 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, Westminster Theological Seminary In California had a total enrollment of 132 students (105 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 67% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 27% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 37% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Escondido, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (760) 480-8474
Financial Aid:
Westminster Theological Seminary In California participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2276800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (760) 480-8474
Westminster Theological Seminary In California 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 | calendar year | 6 | $68,230 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $57,037 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $62,915 | 0 | * |
*: 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 Westminster Theological Seminary In California Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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