Urbana Theological Seminary
314 East Daniel
Champaign, IL 61820
Champaign, IL 61820
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http://www.urbanatheologicalseminary.org/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Graduate only |
| Denomination | Interdenominational |
| Date founded | 2002 |
| Degrees offered | Master's, First Professional |
| School accreditation | Approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 75,254 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 5 minutes |
| Public transportation to campus | Public buses are available. |
| Student parking on campus | Parking is available at the various locations for classes; limited street parking available at the offices. |
| County | Champaign |
| School visit availability | ongoing, by appointment. |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Dr. Melody Green mailto:mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org 217.365.9005 |
| Additional information | Our classes are held at various churches in the area, which keeps the cost of tuition down. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 13 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 15 |
| Total enrollment | 29 |
| Other enrollment information | The majority of people attending our classes are auditors not enrolled in any program. |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 93% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2019-2020 |
| In-district, full-time tuition and fees | $6,080 |
| In-district, hourly tuition and fees | Graduate: $325 per credit hour |
| Out-of-district, full-time tuition and fees | $6,080 |
| Out-of-district, hourly tuition and fees | $325 per credit hour |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy |
If a student changes enrollment status in a course, tuition payments will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. A student will receive a refund of: 100 percent if a class is dropped before the end of the Add/Drop period, 75 percent if dropped before the end of the fourth week, 50 percent if dropped before the end of the sixth week, 25 percent if dropped by the end of the eighth week. A student is responsible for payment of full tuition for a course if the class is dropped after the eighth week of the semester. After the Add/Drop period, there is no refund for audits. * The Refund Procedure has one exception: All summer or modular classes are subject to specific refund regulations posted for each individual summer semester or modular session. |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Melody Green |
| Financial aid contact title | Dean |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217.365.9005 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 217.365.9005 |
| Admissions office website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | All programs. |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Postsecondary education | For those applying for the MAR or the M.Div, an undergraduate degree is required. If an applicant does not have an undergraduate degree but completed the amount of work equivalent to an undergrad degree, that person may still earn a graduate certificate. |
| Fall* application deadline | continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Admission is available | fall, spring, summer. |
| Application deadline | continuous |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Application fee waived | students are not required to pay the fee if they are taking classes as a visiting student. |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | depends on program |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Very important |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Very important |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Admission requirements | transcripts, occasionally, syllabi. |
| Other | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | depends on program: 12 or 25. |
| Admission is available | continuous |
| Letters of recommendation | depends on program, required for some students |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Master's | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog |
Dr. Melody Green mailto:mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org 314 East Daniel Street Champaign, IL 61820 mailto:office@urbanaseminary.org |
| Academic calendar | semesters |
| Grading system | letter grades |
| Number of faculty on campus | 7 |
| Student faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 5 |
| Discussion | 5 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Urbana Theological Seminary Library |
| Number of books and documents in libraries | 23,000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Other student activities information | student-led worship service; movie discussion group; booksales, lecture series |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Dr. Melody Green |
| Accessibility contact title | Dean |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 217.365.9005 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Learning aids | Yes |
| Readers for the blind | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Melody Green |
| Career contact title | Dean |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 217.365.9005 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 50% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Melody Green |
| Grad admissions contact title | Dean |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 217.365.9005 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 0 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 1 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 1 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 13 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 15 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 28 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 13 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 16 |
| Total number of graduate students | 29 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 13 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 15 |
| Total enrollment | 29 |
| Tuition year | 2019-2020 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credits |
| In-state tuition* | $5,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $5,850 |
| Fees | $230 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Other grad cost information |
$325 per credit hour https://www.urbanatheologicalseminary.org/tuition-and-fees/ |
| Admission requirements | B.A. or B.S. |
| Application deadline | continuous |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credits per year.) |