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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.
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Campus Location1 Abbey Dr
Saint Benedict, OR 97373-0505
USA
Main Tel: (503) 845-3951
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Mount Angel Seminary HighlightsWhere Mount Angel Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 18 | 1 | | First-professional degree | 16 | 1 | | Master | 15 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 10 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Mount Angel Seminary was 181 in 2007 (176 full-time equivalent). About 100% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male. Undergrads are 35% of enrolled students, graduate students are 34%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 31%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 15,552 | | Room | $ 3,335 | | Board | $ 5,599 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid: Mount Angel Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 21 |
Housing and MealsMount Angel Seminary provides on-campus housing for 147 of its 176 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Mount Angel Seminary Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 100% | | All | 100% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (59 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Philosophy
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
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