C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W 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 Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 83% of 362 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 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 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 16 Regular Class Size 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. International Students 79.5% Black/African-American 1.6% Hispanic/Latino 3.0% White First-Year Students Returning 92.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 80.0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N 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 Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office 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 Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification smanning@apexsot.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Available 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men 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 83% of 362 applicants were admitted 83% of 212 applicants were admitted 83% of 150 applicants were admitted 300 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $6,200 Room and Board Books and Supplies $300 Other Expenses Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail fbrown@apexsot.edu Application Deadline Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Forms Required Cost to File PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available None None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Theology/Theological Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Theology and religious vocations None Independent study, Internships Not offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 16 Part-Time Faculty 32 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students None
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Ministry Doctoral Programs of Study Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Durham Population 187,035 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 7 miles from campus in Durham 6 miles from campus in Durham 6 miles from campus in Durham Weather Temperature 29 average low in January, 85 average high in September Rain 113 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College does not provide housing for students SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available Not available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Not offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student newspaper Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 529 Women 352 (66.5%) Men 177 (33.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 452 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students 192 Yes 79.5% Black/African-American 1.6% Hispanic/Latino 3.0% White UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 92.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 80.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016