Won Institute Of Graduate Studies is found in Glenside, PA. Glenside is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Won Institute Of Graduate Studies.
The school is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to Won Institute Of Graduate Studies is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 46 in 2007-2008 at Won Institute Of Graduate Studies. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Won Institute of Graduate Studies is to provide graduate-level professional education and training in the practical applications of spirituality and the healing arts for the well being of individuals and society. It is guided by the conviction that meditation is essential to spiritual cultivation, and that spiritual cultivation is necessary to balance material and technological advances."
More complete details are provided below.
Won Institute Of Graduate Studies
137 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA 19038-4535
General Phone: (215) 884-8942
http://www.woninstitute.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | acupuncture |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | Buddhist studies, pastoral counseling and ministries |
Number of programs and degrees for Won Institute Of Graduate Studies in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 13 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Won Institute Of Graduate Studies had a total enrollment of 46 students (59 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 37% |
| 50-64 | 22% |
| 65+ | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
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The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Won Institute Of Graduate Studies participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3949300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $38,960 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Buddhist Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Won Institute Of Graduate Studies 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 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
On-campus library
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