Apex School of Theology Durham, NC

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Apex School of Theology

Durham, NC

Apex School of Theology is a religiously affiliated college offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in theology, Christian counseling, and ministry. The college is located in Durham.

Web Site www.apexsot.edu/

Institution Type Private

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 529

Women 352 (66.5%)

Men 177 (33.5%)

Graduate Students 192

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate 83% of 362 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA Not reported

SAT Math Not reported

SAT Critical Reading Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

ACT Composite Not reported

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay

Extracurricular Activities

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance Not available

Tuition and Fees $6,200

Room and Board Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met Not reported

Average Freshman Award Not reported

Average Indebtedness of

2011 Graduates Not reported

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 16

Regular Class Size Not reported

CAMPUS LIFE

Durham Population 187,035

Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 79.5% Black/African-American 1.6% Hispanic/Latino

3.0% White

International Students Not reported

First-Year Students Returning 92.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 80.0%

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units English

Mathematics Science

Foreign Language Social Studies History

Academic Electives

Examinations

Exam Scores Due in

Admissions Office SAT or ACT

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Use of SAT/ACT

Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 2945 South Miami Boulevard, Suite 114

City, State, Zip Durham, NC 27703

Phone (919) 572-1625 x7025

Fax (919) 572-1762

E-mail smanning@apexsot.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission

Deadline

Application Fee $25

Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission

Notification Not reported Accept Offer of

Admission Not reported

Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal

Statement Required for all freshmen Letters of

Recommendation 1 required for all freshmen Other

Financial Need

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA

Standardized Tests Class Rank

Recommendations Essay

Interview

Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work

Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency

Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity

Work Experience

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 83% of 362 applicants were admitted

Women 83% of 212 applicants were admitted

Men 83% of 150 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 300 admitted students enrolled

Women Not reported

Men Not reported

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA Not reported

3.75 and Above Not reported

3.50 - 3.74 Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Not reported Score of 30 - 36 Not reported Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $6,200 Room and Board Not reported

Books and Supplies $300 Other Expenses Not reported Payment Plans Not reported

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail fbrown@apexsot.edu

Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Not reported

Application Process Application Deadline

Award Notification Not reported Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Not reported

Forms Required Cost to File

PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based

Self-Help Not reported

Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based

Self-Help Not reported

Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported

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PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available None Non-Need-Based

Available None

Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/

Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics

Award Areas Not reported

Money Awarded) Not reported

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued

Employment

Work-Study Programs Not reported Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

Not reported

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Not reported

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Theology/Theological Studies

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Most Popular Disciplines Theology and religious vocations

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Independent study, Internships

Study Abroad Not offered

Online Degrees Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Not accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Sophomore Standing Not available

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 16

Part-Time Faculty 32

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported

Regular Class Size Not reported

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction

Tutoring Not reported

Services for Learning Disabled Students Not reported Services for Physically Disabled Students None

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Master of Christian Education, Master of Divinity Master's Programs of Study

Theology

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Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Ministry

Doctoral Programs of Study

Theology

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Durham Population 187,035 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Small city

Campus Size

Weather

Temperature 29 average low in January, 85 average high in September

Rain 113 rainy days per year

Getting Around Campus Map

Nearest Airport 7 miles from campus in Durham Nearest Bus Station 6 miles from campus in Durham Nearest Train Station 6 miles from campus in Durham

HOUSING

College Housing College does not provide housing for students

Types of Housing

Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Not available

24-Hour Security Patrols Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Not available Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Not offered

Personal Counseling Not offered

Child Care Not offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot

School Colors

Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports Intramural Sports

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations student newspaper Sororities

Fraternities ROTC

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 529

Women 352 (66.5%)

Men 177 (33.5%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 452

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 79.5% Black/African-American 1.6% Hispanic/Latino

3.0% White

International Students Not reported

Average Age

All Graduate Students 192

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 92.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 80.0%

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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