Westminster Theological Seminary

https://www.wts.edu

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2020 Default Rate

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2023 Enrolled Students

1,031

18.9% Full-Time

About

Westminster Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Westminster Theological Seminary were Lay Ministry (96 degrees awarded), Divinity & Ministry (40 degrees), and Theological Studies (7 degrees).

In 2023, 173 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westminster Theological Seminary. 41.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (95 degrees), 2.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (34 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westminster Theological Seminary was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 42 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Westminster Theological Seminary was $0. The cost of tuition at Westminster Theological Seminary is $−15,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westminster Theological Seminary was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNk% between 2022 and 2023.

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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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westminster Theological Seminary was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 42 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.

Enrollment

Westminster Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,031 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Westminster Theological Seminary is 195 students and the part-time enrollment is 836. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at Westminster Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westminster Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.1% White, 21% Asian, 4.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Black or African American, 0.582% Two or More Races, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.2%), followed by Asian Male (15.5%) and White Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westminster Theological Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,031 students. The full-time enrollment at Westminster Theological Seminary is 195 and the part-time enrollment is 836. This means that 18.9% of students enrolled at Westminster Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
547 enrolled students
Asian
217 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westminster Theological Seminary is 53.1% White, 21% Asian, 4.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Black or African American, 0.582% Two or More Races, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 114 students (11.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 29 fewer women than men received degrees from Westminster Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westminster Theological Seminary is white (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (34 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Westminster Theological Seminary is Lay Ministry (96 degrees awarded), followed by Divinity & Ministry (40 degrees) and Theological Studies (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westminster Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (173 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster Theological Seminary are Clergy (75,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (8,918 people), Other managers (7,258 people), Education administrators (4,917 people), and Secondary school teachers (4,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Westminster Theological Seminary in 2023 are Theology (173 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster Theological Seminary are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Westminster Theological Seminary are Theology (173 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster Theological Seminary are Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Westminster Theological Seminary are Theology (173 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Lay Ministry
96 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
40 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Westminster Theological Seminary was Lay Ministry with 96 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

101

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster Theological Seminary, which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster Theological Seminary in Lay Ministry, which is 0.574 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster Theological Seminary in Lay Ministry, which is 1.74 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
95 degrees awarded
Asian
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westminster Theological Seminary is white (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (34 degrees).

5.78% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
60 degrees awarded
White Female
35 degrees awarded
Asian Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westminster Theological Seminary is white male (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (35 degrees).

Operations

Westminster Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $15.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 869k (5.55%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Westminster Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 22.9M. Westminster Theological Seminary employs 5 Professors, 5 Associate professors and 1 Instructors. Most academics at Westminster Theological Seminary are Male Associate professor (5), Male Professor (5), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster Theological Seminary are: Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Endowment

$15.7M

2023 Endowment

1.64%

growth from 2022

Westminster Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $15.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Westminster Theological Seminary grew 1.64% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.21M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Westminster Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.64M

2023 Salaries

1.98%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Westminster Theological Seminary paid a median of $9.64M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($22.9M) and a 1.98% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Westminster Theological Seminary paid a total of $1.3M to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westminster Theological Seminary were Professor with 5 employees, Associate professor with 5 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster Theological Seminary were Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westminster Theological Seminary was Male Associate professor with 5 employees, Male Professor with 5 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

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

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