Luther Seminary
Location and Contact Information
2481 Como AveSaint Paul, MN 55108-1496
USA
Main Tel: (651) 641-3456
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- Campus housing is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room | $ 3,056 |
| Board | $ 2,487 |
Financial Aid
Luther Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Luther Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel | Brooklyn, NY | 146 |
| 2 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | Brooklyn, NY | 265 |
| 3 | Phillips Theological Seminary | Tulsa, OK | 15 |
| 4 | Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College | Brooklyn, NY | 114 |
| 5 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Dubuque, IA | 215 |
| 6 | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth, TX | 2,588 |
| 7 | Yeshivath Viznitz | Monsey, NY | 429 |
| 8 | Rabbinical College of America | Morristown, NJ | 224 |
| 9 | Yeshiva Derech Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | 159 |
| 10 | Talmudical Seminary of Bobov | Brooklyn, NY | 126 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 144 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 13 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 24 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 15 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 822 in 2009-2010 (532 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 12% of the student body. About 26% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Luther Seminary provides on-campus housing for 256 of its 532 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Luther Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies