Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

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2017 Student Loan

6.38%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

164

78.7% Full-Time

About

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago were .

In 2019, 46 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. 41.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (26 degrees), 13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is $0, which is $−14,500 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is $0, which is $−14,500 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $N/A.

In N/A, N/A% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while N/A% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Average Net Price

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N/A Value

In N/A Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A. Between N/A and N/A, the average net price of Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago grew by N/A.

This chart compares the average net price of Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

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Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

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Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

N/A% of undergraduate students at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago received grants or loans in N/A. This represents a N/A of N/A with respect to N/A, when N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

6.38%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago was 6.38%, which represents 6 out of the 94 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

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago has a total enrollment of 164 students. The full-time enrollment at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is 129 students and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 78.7% of students enrolled at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.4% White, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Black or African American, 0.61% Asian, 0.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A. Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 164 students. The full-time enrollment at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is 129 and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 78.7% of students enrolled at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago 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 Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

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N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (72%), Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
99
Hispanic or Latino
12
Black or African American
7

The enrolled student population at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is 60.4% White, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Black or African American, 0.61% Asian, 0.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.8% White, 15.6% 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, 2 students (1.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 8 fewer women than men received degrees from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (46 degrees awarded).

Workforce

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 Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are Clergy (80,970 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (7,988 people), Education administrators (5,540 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (5,290 people), and Other managers (5,217 people).

The most specialized majors at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are Theology (46 degrees awarded).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are Physicians, Sales managers, Personal financial advisors, Computer & information systems managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are Theology (46 degrees awarded).

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 Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are Religious organizations (87,489 people), Elementary & secondary schools (22,205 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,549 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,286 people), and Construction (8,019 people).

The most specialized majors at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are Theology (46 degrees awarded).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

Most Common

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In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, which is 1.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (19).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in Theological Studies, which is 1.9 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 10 degrees were awarded to women at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in Theological Studies, which is 0.526 times less than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

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Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
26 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
14 degrees awarded
White Female
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is white male (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (12 degrees).

Operations

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago has an endowment valued at nearly $45.3M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $6.68M (14.8%), compared to the 2.77% average return ($279k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2019, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago had a total salary expenditure of $11.9M. Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago employs 5 Professors, 4 Associate professors, and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are Female Professors (4), Male Associate professors(4), and Female Assistant professors (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are: Management, with 14 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$45.3M

2019 Endowment

5.06%

growth from 2018

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago has an endowment valued at about $45.3M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago grew 5.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.2M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$4.4M

2019 Salaries

0.685%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago paid a median of $4.4M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($11.9M) and a 0.685% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.52% growth from 2017 and a 13.4% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.89M (42.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$849k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago paid a total of $849k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $857k (29.6%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago were Professor with 5 employees; Associate professor with 4 employees; and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago were Management with 14 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago was Female Professor with 4 employees, Male Associate professor with 4 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

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