Calvin Theological Seminary

www.calvinseminary.edu

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2020 Default Rate

2.27%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

307

51.1% Full-Time

About

Calvin Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Kent County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Calvin Theological Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (16 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (14 degrees), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (8 degrees).

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Calvin Theological Seminary. 38.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (15 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Calvin Theological Seminary was 2.27%, corresponding to 1 out of the 44 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Calvin Theological Seminary was $0. The cost of tuition at Calvin 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 Calvin Theological Seminary was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNN% 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.

2.27%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Calvin Theological Seminary was 2.27%, which represents 1 out of the 44 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

Calvin Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 307 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Calvin Theological Seminary is 157 students and the part-time enrollment is 150. This means that 51.1% of students enrolled at Calvin Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Calvin Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.6% White, 16.6% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% Black or African American, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.326% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (26%), followed by Asian Male (13.8%) and White Female (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Calvin Theological Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 307 students. The full-time enrollment at Calvin Theological Seminary is 157 and the part-time enrollment is 150. This means that 51.1% of students enrolled at Calvin 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 Calvin Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
134 enrolled students
Asian
51 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Calvin Theological Seminary is 43.6% White, 16.6% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% Black or African American, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.326% Two or More Races. 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, 12 students (3.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from Calvin Theological Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Calvin Theological Seminary is hispanic or latino (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Calvin Theological Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (16 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (14 degrees) and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Calvin Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (47 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 Calvin 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 Calvin Theological Seminary in 2023 are Theology (47 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 Calvin 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 Calvin Theological Seminary are Theology (47 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 Calvin 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 Calvin Theological Seminary are Theology (47 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 Calvin Theological Seminary.

Most Common (2023)

Divinity & Ministry
16 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
14 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Calvin Theological Seminary was Divinity & Ministry with 16 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Calvin Theological Seminary, which is 1.61 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (18).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Calvin Theological Seminary in Theological Studies, which is 6.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Calvin Theological Seminary in Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries, which is 1.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded
Asian
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Calvin Theological Seminary is hispanic or latino (15 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
8 degrees awarded
White Male
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Calvin Theological Seminary is hispanic or latino female (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (7 degrees).

Operations

Calvin Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $56.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.48M (9.71%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Calvin Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 9.89M. Calvin Theological Seminary employs 8 Professors, 2 Associate professors and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at Calvin Theological Seminary are Male Professor (7), Male Associate professor (1), and Male Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Calvin Theological Seminary are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Endowment

$56.5M

2023 Endowment

1.87%

growth from 2022

Calvin Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $56.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Calvin Theological Seminary grew 1.87% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Calvin 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

$3.76M

2023 Salaries

2.13%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Calvin Theological Seminary paid a median of $3.76M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($9.89M) and a 2.13% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.431% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.67% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Calvin Theological Seminary paid a total of $1.14M to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% 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

8 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Calvin Theological Seminary were Professor with 8 employees, Associate professor with 2 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Calvin Theological Seminary were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Calvin Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 7 employees, Male Associate professor with 1 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 1 employees.

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

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