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Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
- 5416 S Cornell Ave
- Chicago, IL 60615
- OPEID College Code: 00923200
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- General Phone: (773) 324-8000
- President: Donald Senior, Cp
- Website: www.ctu.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 477

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- The primary mission of Catholic Theological Union is the academic and pastoral formation of students preparing for priesthood and a variety of ministries in the United States and around the world. CTU also provides continuing theological education for clergy, religious, and lay persons. This process occurs within a community of faith in interaction with a living Catholic tradition and ecumenical, interfaith, and cross-cultural perspectives and resources. Through its degree programs and other educational and formational opportunities, CTU strives to educate effective leaders for the church whose mission is to witness Christ's good news of justice, love, and peace to people of all nations.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ctu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 3.2% | - |
| Number in Repayment | 24 | 20 | 7 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Theology School | $15,255 | $15,255 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||
| Divinity, Ministry | - | - | 38 |
| Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology | - | - | - |
| Pastoral Studies, Counseling | 3 | 19 | 17 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | - | - | - |
| Theology, Theological Studies | - | 11 | - |
| Biblical Studies | - | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 477 Graduate: 276 Professional: 201
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 304 Female: 173
- Graduate Gender Male: 137 Female: 139
- Professional Gender Male: 167 Female: 34
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 194 Part-Time: 283
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 70 Part-Time: 206
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 124 Part-Time: 77
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 68 | 14% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 39 | 8% |
| Asian | 87 | 18% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 9% |
| White | 204 | 43% |
| Unknown | 35 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 22-24 | 11 | 2% |
| Ages 25-29 | 68 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 76 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 70 | 15% |
| Ages 40-49 | 94 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 108 | 23% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 43 | 9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 100 | 71 | 29 |
| Faculty Status | 30 | 28 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 22 | 20 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Primarily Instruction | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 27 | 19 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 20 | 18 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,138 (25) | $56,498 (14) | $60,224 (11) |
| Professor | $59,111 (11) | $56,327 (7) | $63,984 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $58,720 (8) | $59,496 (5) | $57,425 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,576 (6) | $49,604 (2) | $58,562 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,138 (25) | $56,498 (14) | $60,224 (11) |
| Professor | $59,111 (11) | $56,327 (7) | $63,984 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $58,720 (8) | $59,496 (5) | $57,425 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,576 (6) | $49,604 (2) | $58,562 (4) |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
