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American Baptist Seminary of the West
- 2606 Dwight Way
- Berkeley, CA 94704
- OPEID College Code: 00112000
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- General Phone: (510) 841-1905
- President: Keith A. Russell
- Website: www.absw.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 58

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Religious Affiliation
- American Baptist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees N/A
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.3% | 10.2% | 16.1% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 68 | 49 | 31 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $13,480 | $13,480 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations | ||
| Divinity, Ministry | - | 10 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 58 Graduate: 5 Professional: 53
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 26 Female: 32
- Graduate Gender Male: 5 Female: 0
- Professional Gender Male: 21 Female: 32
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18 Part-Time: 40
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4 Part-Time: 1
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 14 Part-Time: 39
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 44 | 76% |
| Asian | 6 | 10% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 7 | 12% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 22-24 | 3 | 5% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 8 | 14% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 15 | 26% |
| Ages 50-65 | 21 | 36% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 5% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Faculty Status | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1 | 1 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 2 | - | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 3 | - |
| Other Professionals | 2 | - | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | - | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,262 (4) | - (-) | $56,262 (4) |
| Professor | $65,274 (1) | - (-) | $65,274 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $53,258 (3) | - (-) | $53,258 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,033 (4) | - (-) | $46,033 (4) |
| Professor | $53,407 (1) | - (-) | $53,407 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $43,575 (3) | - (-) | $43,575 (3) |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
