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UNITED AT A GLANCE 2024-2025

Information updated on August 18, 2025.

United Theological Seminary is one of 13 United Methodist theological schools in the United States. The seminary was established in 1871 by the Board of Education of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, which was chaired by Bishop Milton Wright, father of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville. Since its beginning in 1871, United has been dedicated to the education of men and women for Christian ministry with academic programs and community outreach that are both local and global within the historic traditions of the United Brethren, Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist churches.

UNITED STUDENTS1

  • 642 students
  • 43% doctoral
  • 57% masters
  • 145 international students from 23 countries
  • Students from 38 states
  • 62% male*
  • 38% female*
  • 47% Black Non-Hispanic*
  • 28% White Non-Hispanic*
  • 10% Asian or Pacific Islander*
  • 8% International*
  • 5% Multiracial*
  • 3% Hispanic*
  • 54 Denominations Represented*
* Figures represent those who responded. All figures rounded to the nearest whole number.
  • 642 students
  • 45% doctoral students
  • 55% masters students
  • 145 international students from 23 countries*
  • Students from 38 states
  • 42% female*
  • 58% male*
  • 39% Black or African American*
  • 28% White*
  • 19% International
  • 7% Asian or Pacific Islander
  • 4% Two or more races*
  • 3% Hispanic*
  • 54 Denominations*

* Figures represent those who responded. All figures rounded to the nearest whole number.

UNITED ALUMNI/AE

United conducts an alumni/ae survey.2 In 2025, 19% of the 1,935 alumni/ae contacted responded to the survey.

United’s dedication to providing an educational experience that values the local church and prepares people for pastoral ministry is recognized by judicatories and borne out in levels of ordination and service in local churches.

According to responses to this survey:

  • 92% Would recommend United to a prospective student.
  • 85% Are currently employed in or retired from ministry.
  • 70% Serve in local parishes.3
  • 14% Work in either denominational offices or chaplaincy positions.4

SCHOLARSHIPS5

In the 2024-25 fiscal year, 93% of United students received scholarships. These students received, on average, $9,088 in scholarship aid.

[1] Represents 12-month unduplicated headcount enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

[2] Scholarship data includes student scholarships and waivers; excludes student loans, employee benefits, and special circumstances waivers during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

[1] Represents 12-month unduplicated headcount enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

[2] The 2025 alumni/ae survey was sent in March 2025 to alumni/ae who graduated with a degree or certificate from United in years ranging from the 1950s to 2024, for whom the seminary had email contact information (1,935 of 5,242 living alumni/ae). Data collected represents a 19% response rate of the 1,935 alumni/ae contacted.

[3] Or if retired, were serving in this capacity at time of retirement.

[4] Or if retired, were serving in this capacity at time of retirement.

[5] Scholarship data includes student scholarships and waivers; excludes student loans, employee benefits, and special circumstances waivers during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.