Faith Theological Seminary

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,992

25.7% growth from 2018

2016 Default Rate

5.26%

on Student Loans

2019 Acceptance Rate

100%

3 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

121

42.1% Full-Time

About

Faith Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Baltimore city, MD. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Faith Theological Seminary were Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded).

In 2019, 18 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Faith Theological Seminary. 44.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (7 degrees), 1.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Faith Theological Seminary is $7,992, which is $−6,949 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Faith Theological Seminary was 5.26%, corresponding to 1 out of the 19 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Faith Theological Seminary is $7,992

In 2019, 33% of undergraduate students attending Faith Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,992

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Faith Theological Seminary was $7,992.

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Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Faith Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,500

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Faith Theological Seminary was of $13,500 in 2019. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.17% between 2018 and 2019.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Faith Theological Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Faith Theological Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 26.7% with respect to 2018, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Faith Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.26%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Faith Theological Seminary was 5.26%, which represents 1 out of the 19 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Faith Theological Seminary received 3 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 50% annual growth. Out of those 3 applicants, 3 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 121 students enrolled at Faith Theological Seminary in 2019.

Faith Theological Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

Accepted Out of 3

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Faith Theological Seminary was 100% (3 admissions from 3 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 50%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 50%, while admissiomns remained the same.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Faith Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Faith Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 121 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Faith Theological Seminary is 51 students and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 42.1% of students enrolled at Faith Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Faith Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.4% Black or African American, 9.92% Asian, 4.13% White, and 1.65% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Faith Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (11.1%), followed by Asian Female (11.1%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.4%) and Asian Male (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Faith Theological Seminary in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 121 students. The full-time enrollment at Faith Theological Seminary is 51 and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 42.1% of students enrolled at Faith Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Faith Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Faith Theological Seminary was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Faith Theological Seminary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Faith Theological Seminary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)

Black or African American
67 enrolled students
Asian
12 enrolled students
White
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Faith Theological Seminary is 55.4% Black or African American, 9.92% Asian, 4.13% White, and 1.65% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from Faith Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Faith Theological Seminary is black or african american (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Faith Theological Seminary is Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Faith Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded) and Theology (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Faith Theological Seminary are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Faith Theological Seminary in 2019 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded) and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Faith Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Faith Theological Seminary are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded) and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Faith Theological Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Faith Theological Seminary are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded) and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Faith Theological Seminary.

Religious Studies

Most Common (2019)

8 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Faith Theological Seminary was Religious Studies with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Faith Theological Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Faith Theological Seminary, which is 1.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (8).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Faith Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Faith Theological Seminary in Divinity & Ministry, which is 3 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Faith Theological Seminary in Religious Studies, which is 1.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Faith Theological Seminary is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

Black or African American
7 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded
White
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Faith Theological Seminary is black or african american (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Faith Theological Seminary is black or african american female (4 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (3 degrees).

Operations

Faith Theological Seminary employs 5 Professors. Most academics at Faith Theological Seminary are Male Professor (4), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Faith Theological Seminary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$679k

2019 Salaries

2.78%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Faith Theological Seminary paid a median of $679k in salaries, a 2.78% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 85.4% growth between 2017 and 2018, and a 34.1% decline between 2016 and 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$204k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Faith Theological Seminary paid a total of $204k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Faith Theological Seminary was Professor with 5 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Faith Theological Seminary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Faith Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 4 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Faith Theological Seminary.

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