Mount Angel Seminary
Location and Contact Information
1 Abbey DrSaint Benedict, OR 97373-0505
USA
Main Tel: 50400000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Mount Angel Seminary, located in St. Benedict, Oregon, was formed in 1882 by Benedictine monks from the Abbey of Engelberg in Switzerland. Its students, who are all prospective clergy, have obtained training needed to become priests. Students can pursue programs in advanced theology at the seminary. The seminary is very selective in admitting students and maintains a very low student enrollment.
Mount Angel Seminary has the following academic divisions:
- College of Liberal Arts
- Graduate School of Theology
Mount Angel Seminary organizes a number of events such as the Bach Festival and the Festival of Art & Wine. It also publishes a regular newsletter. The seminary has an extensive library resource facility for students and faculty.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Mount Angel Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interdenominational Theological Center | Atlanta, GA | 426 |
| 2 | Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | 382 |
| 3 | St. Basil College | Stamford, CT | 9 |
| 4 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | 213 |
| 5 | Nashotah House | Nashotah, WI | 107 |
| 6 | Byzantine Catholic Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 13 |
| 7 | Saint John Vianney College Seminary | Miami, FL | 63 |
| 8 | Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 86 |
| 9 | Unification Theological Seminary | Barrytown, NY | 173 |
| 10 | Saint Paul School of Theology | Kansas City, MO | 267 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 17 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 15 | 1 |
| Master | 13 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 7 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 21 |
Students
Student enrollment was 142 in 2009-2010 (87 full-time equivalent).
About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.
Undergrads are 34% of enrolled students, graduate students are 32%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 33%.
Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% All 100%
Room and Board
Mount Angel Seminary provides on-campus housing for 131 of its 87 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Mount Angel Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Philosophy
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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