Apex School Of Theology

Location and Contact Information

2945 South Miami Blvd Ste 114
Durham, NC 27703
USA
Main Tel: 92000000000000
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Apex School of Theology, ASOT, is a private, non-profit school in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1995 as Apex Academy School of Religion, the school was later renamed as Apex School of Theology. The Master’s degree is the highest degree offered by ASOT. Programs are available in Biblical and theological studies, Christian education, and church vocation. Degrees that can be earned include the Associate Degree in Christian Education, the Bachelor Degree in Theology, the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, the Master of Christian Education Degree, and the Master of Divinity Degree.

Students of Apex School of Theology can become members of the Student Government Association. Financial assistance is offered to needy students in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Plus Loans, Federal Stafford Subsidized Loans, Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Work-Study or FWSP, and Presidential Scholarships.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Interdenominational religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,650
Books and supplies$ 400

Financial Aid

Apex participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 84% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant55%$2,738
Institutional Grant16%$150
Federal Grant55%$2,694
Pell Grant55%$2,694
Other Federal Grant  
State or Local Grant  

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan65%$3,675
Federal Loan65%$3,675
Other Loan  

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Apex School Of Theology:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Winebrenner Theological SeminaryFindlay, OH99
2Oblate School of TheologySan Antonio, TX173
3Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA267
4Seminary of the Immaculate ConceptionHuntington, NY150
5St. Petersburg Theological SeminarySaint Petersburg, FL46
6Baptist Missionary Association Theological SeminaryJacksonville, TX140
7Saint Josephs Seminary and CollegeYonkers, NY115
8Saint John's SeminaryBrighton, MA144
9New Life Theological SeminaryCharlotte, NC85
10Ecumenical Theological SeminaryDetroit, MI132

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Master132
First-professional degree81
Bachelor81
Associate61
Doctorate 1

Students

Student enrollment was 171 in 2009-2010 (137 full-time equivalent).

About 79% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Apex offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (35 awarded)

  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
  • Religious Education
  • Theology and Religious Vocations