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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook is an institute of higher education located in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. It grooms men for ordination into the Roman Catholic Priesthood, unifying a college and theology program. The institute offers undergraduate and graduate certificates in diverse areas of study, including catholic religious studies, youth ministry, liturgical music & liturgical studies, pastoral service with a concentration in ministry to African American Catholics and catholic social ministry.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook offers academic and career counseling services to its students. The college offers financial aid to its students in the form of scholarships and loans, including the Helen K. Andreski Scholarship Fund, the Edward A. Barbieri, M.D., F.A.C.S., the Scholarship Fund, the Domenica Chieffo Scholarship Fund and the Francis G. Dwyer Scholarship Fund.

Campus Location

100 East Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
USA
Main Tel: (610) 667-3394
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master221
First-professional degree221
Postbaccalaureate certificate151
Bachelor101
< 1 year certificate91
1-2 year certificate31

Students

Student enrollment was 255 in 2007-2008 (106 full-time equivalent).

About 100% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male.

Undergrads are 49% of enrolled students, graduate students are 30%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 21%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 13,306
Room and board$ 8,931
Books and supplies$ 1,250
Other$ 800

Financial Aid: Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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1Saint John's SeminaryBrighton, MA118
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3Saint Vincent SeminaryLatrobe, PA74
4Columbia Theological SeminaryDecatur, GA298
5The General Theological SeminaryNew York, NY202
6Austin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryAustin, TX175
7Seabury-Western Theological SeminaryEvanston, IL108
8Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological SeminaryCrestwood, NY80
9Lutheran School of Theology at ChicagoChicago, IL365
10Heritage Christian UniversityFlorence, AL90

Admissions (2008-2009)

 

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men100%
All100%

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  14

Housing and Meals

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook provides on-campus housing for 250 of its 106 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook Highlights

  • 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.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus.
  • Campus housing available.
  • Student meal (board) plan.
  • Distance learning available.
  • Part-time classes available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (81 awarded)

  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
  • Philosophy
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies

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