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Divine Word College
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Information Summary
Ranks 617th overall and 16th in Iowa
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
81.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,925 |
| Admission
Success rate |
50% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
3 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
80% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
70 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Epworth, IA 52045
| Surrounding community | Distant rural area (between 5 to 25 mi. away from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,230 (N/A urban / 2,230 rural) |
| Households | 729 (2.92 people per house) |
| Families | 575 (3.35 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 9 |
| Pop. — Asian | 81 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | N/A |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,140 |
| Pop. — Other | 8 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Divine Word College?
Ranks 2107th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $333 | $333 | $333 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,925 | $14,925 | $14,925 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,600 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,600 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $9,500  $10,100 |
$9,500  $10,100 |
$9,500  $10,100 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500  $500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $2,300  $2,550 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,740  $1,775 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 12 (12 male / N/A female) |
| Admitted | 6 (6 male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 50% |
| First-time Enrollment | 6 (6 male / N/A female) |
| FT Enrollment | 6 (6 male / N/A female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 70 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Divine Word College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Divine Word College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services |  |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 120 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $1,275 |
| Board Fee | $1,275 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Divine Word College Ranks 5121st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,938 | 2 |  33% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $8,363 | 6 |  100% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,375 | 3 |  50% |
| Any financial aid type | 6 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Divine Word College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 18 | 4 | 22 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 10 | N/A | 10 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 34 | N/A | 34 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | N/A | 4 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 66 | 4 | 70 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Divine Word College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | N/A | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | N/A | 5 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 10 | N/A | 10 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Divine Word College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N/A | 3 | |
| 1 | N/A | 1 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Philosophy | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Divine Word College Ranks 2881st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $41,744 ($43,566 male / $40,105 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 19 (9 male / 10 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 4 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $267,011 |
Divine Word College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Divine Word College is a Roman Catholic undergraduate seminary located in Epworth, Iowa, about 20 miles west of Dubuque, Iowa. The college, which is run by the Society of the Divine Word, specializes in training young men to become missionaries.
Divine Word College Academics
Divine Word College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Health Services and Personal Counseling can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In particular, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study and Study Abroad.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Divine Word College.
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Intercultural/Multicultural/Diversity Studies
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $320 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of July.
Divine Word College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 100%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, though this may be did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application is due the 1st of August. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of July. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 31st of August. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of July and the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Divine Word College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at sixty-nine percent scholarships per grants and thirty-one percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Religious Affiliation.
Divine Word College Students
The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Seminary College, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Men Only, where 100 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Besides, it is part of an Rural setting and Rural community (under 2,500). The school’s size is approximately fifty-four degree-seeking undergrads. Divine Word College offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees.
Incidentally, the school is located 15 miles from Dubuque.This school features the Rural setting and Rural community (under 2,500).
Divine Word College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural Baseball
- Men’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intramural Soccer
- Men’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intramural Volleyball
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