Berkeley School of Theology

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,856
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    88.9%
    18 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    108
    37% Full-Time

    About

    Berkeley School of Theology is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Berkeley School of Theology were Christian Studies (6 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Berkeley School of Theology. 36.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (11 degrees), 2.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Berkeley School of Theology is $2,856, which is $−12,041 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Berkeley School of Theology is $2,856, which is $12,041 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Tuition Costs

    $2,856
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Berkeley School of Theology was $2,856. The cost of tuition at Berkeley School of Theology is $−12,041 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Other Student Expenses

    $18,588
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Berkeley School of Theology was of $18,588 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 9.99% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Admissions

    Berkeley School of Theology received 18 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 33.3% annual growth. Out of those 18 applicants, 16 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 108 students enrolled at Berkeley School of Theology in 2024.

    Berkeley School of Theology has an overall enrollment yield of 50%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    88.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    16
    Accepted Out of 18

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Berkeley School of Theology was 88.9% (16 admissions from 18 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 63%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 33.3%, while admissions declined by 5.88%.

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    Enrollment

    Berkeley School of Theology had a total enrollment of 108 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Berkeley School of Theology is 40 students and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Berkeley School of Theology are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Berkeley School of Theology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.5% Black or African American, 13% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.33% White, 2.78% Two or More Races, and 0.926% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (30%), followed by Black or African American Male (25%) and White Male (8.33%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    37%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Berkeley School of Theology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 108 students. The full-time enrollment at Berkeley School of Theology is 40 and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Berkeley School of Theology are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      61 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      14 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      11 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Berkeley School of Theology is 56.5% Black or African American, 13% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.33% White, 2.78% Two or More Races, and 0.926% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Berkeley School of Theology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Berkeley School of Theology is black or african american (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Berkeley School of Theology is Christian Studies (6 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Berkeley School of Theology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (13 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Clergy
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berkeley School of Theology are Clergy (102,041 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (30,568 people), Postsecondary teachers (22,772 people), Other managers (22,108 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (18,826 people).

    The most specialized majors at Berkeley School of Theology in 2024 are Theology (13 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berkeley School of Theology are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Berkeley School of Theology are Theology (13 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Religious organizations
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berkeley School of Theology are Religious organizations (109,604 people), Elementary & secondary schools (49,946 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,052 people), Legal services (23,849 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (20,711 people).

    The most specialized majors at Berkeley School of Theology are Theology (13 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Berkeley School of Theology.
    Christian Studies
    Most Common (2024)
    6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Berkeley School of Theology was Christian Studies with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    12
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    7
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Berkeley School of Theology, which is 1.71 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Berkeley School of Theology in Christian Studies, which is 2 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Berkeley School of Theology in Theological Studies, which is 1 times approximately the same the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      11 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      5 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Berkeley School of Theology is black or african american (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      8 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Berkeley School of Theology is black or african american male (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (7 degrees).

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    Operations

    Berkeley School of Theology has an endowment valued at nearly $9.69M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 729k (7.52%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Berkeley School of Theology had a total salary expenditure of 4.12M. Berkeley School of Theology employs 4 Professors, 3 Assistant professors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Berkeley School of Theology are Female Professor (2), Male Professor (2), and Female Assistant professor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berkeley School of Theology are: Management, with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

    Endowment

    $9.69M
    2024 Endowment
    11.3%
    growth from 2023

    Berkeley School of Theology has an endowment valued at about $9.69M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Berkeley School of Theology grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.38M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $1.66M
    2024 Salaries
    13.2%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Berkeley School of Theology paid a median of $1.66M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($4.12M) and a 13.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 28% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.98% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $718k
    Instructional Salaries
    8
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Berkeley School of Theology paid a total of $718k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berkeley School of Theology were Management with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

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