Princeton Theological Seminary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2768 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #782 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #715 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #2 of 2 | In Princeton |
| #520 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Graduates
- 302
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ptsem.edu
Princeton Theological Seminary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Princeton Theological Seminary based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
8 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
29 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 143 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (7%) |
| Asian | 19 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 12 (4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 643 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $5,400 |
| Room charge | $4,410 |
| Meal charge | $3,500 |
Princeton Theological Seminary majors
Princeton Theological Seminary has granted 90 master's across 2 programs and 13 doctorate degrees in Theology/Theological Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Princeton Theological Seminary.
| Major | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 61 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 29 | 13 |
| Grand Total | 90 | 13 |
Publications & Citations
Princeton Theological Seminary has published 2,588 scientific papers with 6,637 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, History, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Art & Design, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 24 | 25 |
| 1994 | 17 | 46 |
| 1995 | 23 | 33 |
| 1996 | 26 | 60 |
| 1997 | 26 | 25 |
| 1998 | 21 | 28 |
| 1999 | 20 | 79 |
| 2000 | 35 | 32 |
| 2001 | 27 | 45 |
| 2002 | 22 | 60 |
| 2003 | 20 | 84 |
| 2004 | 24 | 49 |
| 2005 | 27 | 52 |
| 2006 | 48 | 58 |
| 2007 | 52 | 133 |
| 2008 | 98 | 254 |
| 2009 | 90 | 353 |
| 2010 | 86 | 187 |
| 2011 | 64 | 162 |
| 2012 | 68 | 197 |
| 2013 | 55 | 246 |
| 2014 | 48 | 193 |
| 2015 | 80 | 273 |
| 2016 | 57 | 323 |
| 2017 | 68 | 229 |
| 2018 | 48 | 270 |
| 2019 | 65 | 565 |
| 2020 | 53 | 465 |
| 2021 | 67 | 447 |
| 2022 | 62 | 441 |
| 2023 | 52 | 369 |
| 2024 | 44 | 313 |
| 2025 | 71 | 254 |
Princeton Theological Seminary alumni
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Bart D. Ehrman
- Occupations
- writerphilologistuniversity teachertheologian
- Biography
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Bart Denton Ehrman is an American New Testament scholar whose research focuses on the textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the origins and development of early Christianity. He is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author or editor of more than 30 books, including six New York Times bestsellers, and has created nine lecture series with The Great Courses. Ehrman also runs a membership blog whose proceeds support charities that address hunger and homelessness. As of March 2025, the blog had reportedly raised more than $3 million.
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Dave Brat
- Enrolled in Princeton Theological Seminary
- In 1990 graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- business consultanteconomistuniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
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David Alan Brat is an American politician and academic who served as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district from 2014 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected in 2014 after successfully primarying House majority leader Eric Cantor despite being significantly outspent. Brat served two terms before he narrowly lost re-election in 2018 to Democrat Abigail Spanberger.
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Elijah Parish Lovejoy
- Occupations
- journalisteditor
- Biography
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Elijah Parish Lovejoy was an American Presbyterian minister, journalist, newspaper editor, and abolitionist. After his murder by a mob, he became a martyr to the abolitionist cause opposing slavery in the United States. He was also hailed as a defender of free speech and freedom of the press.
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Jeb Stuart Magruder
- Occupations
- writerpolitician
- Biography
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Jeb Stuart Magruder was an American businessman and high-level political operative in the Republican Party who served time in prison for his role in the Watergate scandal.
General info
| Alternative names | Princeton Seminary PTS |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 245 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 64 Mercer St Princeton, New Jersey, 08542-0803 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 6099218300 |