Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-5611
About Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private research university in Santa Fe Springs, California, enrolling about 55 students. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $9,329 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (63.6%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (20.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 15% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 80.00%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America | $9,329 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America really?
Key findings
- Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($9,329).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 15% above.
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $9,329
Finding Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $9,329. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is 15% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 22% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$9,329
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $37,316. See cost investigation.
What Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is known for
Top program completions
- Missions/Missionary Studies13
- Divinity/Ministry11
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies8
- Bible/Biblical Studies6
- Counseling Psychology6
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America.
Campus
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 90670-5611
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, tuition is 34% below the median for Rural campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
55
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 66
- Graduate
- 168
- Full-time share
- 36%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 63.16%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $6,860 | $6,860 | $16,207 |
| 2018 | $6,860 | $6,860 | — |
| 2019 | $7,820 | $7,820 | — |
| 2020 | $7,935 | $7,935 | — |
| 2021 | $8,289 | $8,289 | $4,103 |
| 2022 | $8,835 | $8,835 | $4,577 |
| 2023 | $8,839 | $8,839 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America reported total enrollment of about 55 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (63.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.0%), and Non-Resident Alien (16.4%). About 63.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America in 2024 is 55 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 66 students. Graduate enrollment is about 168 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
40.00% 100% Completion Time
80.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.00% of students graduating from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Missions/Missionary Studies: 85% male / 15% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 55% male / 45% female
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 18.6%
- California median 20.7 pp below median (39.3%)
- Far West median 27.0 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 39.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $2,890
- California median 0.28× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.30× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.38× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,473
- California median 0.23× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.21× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.20× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America at a glance
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private non-profit institution in Santa Fe Springs, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Missions/Missionary StudiesDivinity/MinistryIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian63.6%Race/ethnicity unknown20.0%Non-Resident Alien16.4%
Schools near Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Other campuses in Santa Fe Springs, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America located?
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is located in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
What is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America's tuition?
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $9,329 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America cost?
Reported tuition is $9,329 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,919 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America?
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America reports undergraduate enrollment of about 66 students, Asian (63.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America public or private?
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private nonprofit institution located in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America an HBCU?
No. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America a tribal college?
No. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America: Presbyterian Church (USA).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.