Graduate Theological Union

www.gtu.edu

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2020 Default Rate

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2023 Enrolled Students

178

69.7% Full-Time

About

Graduate Theological Union is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Graduate Theological Union were Theological Studies (14 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Graduate Theological Union. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (18 degrees), 4.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Graduate Theological Union was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 63 total borrowers.

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Graduate Theological Union was $0. The cost of tuition at Graduate Theological Union is $−15,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Graduate Theological Union (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Graduate Theological Union was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Graduate Theological Union was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 63 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Graduate Theological Union had a total enrollment of 178 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Graduate Theological Union is 124 students and the part-time enrollment is 54. This means that 69.7% of students enrolled at Graduate Theological Union are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Graduate Theological Union, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.7% White, 11.8% Asian, 6.18% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 1.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.562% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (18%), followed by White Female (10.2%) and Black or African American Female (4.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Graduate Theological Union in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 178 students. The full-time enrollment at Graduate Theological Union is 124 and the part-time enrollment is 54. This means that 69.7% of students enrolled at Graduate Theological Union are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Graduate Theological Union (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
51 enrolled students
Asian
21 enrolled students
Black or African American
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Graduate Theological Union is 28.7% White, 11.8% Asian, 6.18% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 1.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.562% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 45 students (25.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 0 more women than men received degrees from Graduate Theological Union. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Graduate Theological Union is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Graduate Theological Union is Theological Studies (14 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Graduate Theological Union, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (36 degrees awarded).

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 Graduate Theological Union are Clergy (75,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (8,918 people), Other managers (7,258 people), Education administrators (4,917 people), and Secondary school teachers (4,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Graduate Theological Union in 2023 are Theology (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Graduate Theological Union are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Graduate Theological Union are Theology (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 Graduate Theological Union are Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Graduate Theological Union are Theology (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Graduate Theological Union.

Theological Studies

Most Common (2023)

14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Graduate Theological Union was Theological Studies with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Graduate Theological Union according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Graduate Theological Union, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (18).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Graduate Theological Union by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Graduate Theological Union in Theological Studies, which is 1 times approximately the same the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Graduate Theological Union in Theological Studies, which is 1 times approximately the same the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
18 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Graduate Theological Union is white (18 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

22.2% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
10 degrees awarded
White Male
8 degrees awarded
Asian Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Graduate Theological Union is white female (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (8 degrees).

Operations

Graduate Theological Union has an endowment valued at nearly $50.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.74M (3.45%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Graduate Theological Union had a total salary expenditure of 11.3M. Graduate Theological Union employs 4 Assistant professors, 3 Associate professors and 2 Lecturers. Most academics at Graduate Theological Union are Male Associate professor (2), Male Assistant professor (2), and Female Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Graduate Theological Union are: Management, with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Endowment

$50.4M

2023 Endowment

4.12%

decline from 2022

Graduate Theological Union has an endowment valued at about $50.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Graduate Theological Union declined 4.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Graduate Theological Union (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.5M

2023 Salaries

0.821%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Graduate Theological Union paid a median of $5.5M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($11.3M) and a 0.821% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.11% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$966k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Graduate Theological Union paid a total of $966k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Graduate Theological Union were Assistant professor with 4 employees, Associate professor with 3 employees, and Lecturer with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Graduate Theological Union were Management with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Graduate Theological Union was Male Associate professor with 2 employees, Male Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Graduate Theological Union.

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