by our College Data Analytics TeamTheology & Religious Vocations is a program of study at University of Northwestern - St Paul. The school offers a bachelor’s degree in the area. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in theology and religious vocations, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $1,390 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,490 | $32,490 |
| Fees | $710 | $710 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,060 | $2,060 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Northwestern offers online option in its theology and religious vocations bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
About 57.6% of the students who received their BA in theology and religious vocations in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 42.8%.
Around 9.3% of theology and religious vocations bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 228 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Theology & Religious Vocations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 223 |
| Missionary Studies | 3 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 25 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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