Statement of Educational Effectiveness (2018)
The information presented below is based on the 2018 Association of Theological Schools Graduating Student Questionnaire.
Graduation Body by Degree Percent of Total Student Body
| Truett 2017 | All ATS Schools 2018 | Truett 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDiv | 66.7% | 47.2% | 61.3% |
| MACM | 4.8% | 12.5% | 20% |
| DMin | 19% | 11.1% | 14.7% |
MDiv Marital Status: 9 single males, 9 single females, 23 married males (50%), 5 married females (10.9%)
*Only 1 married DMin female
Retention
All MDiv students who matriculated in 2012 or before have graduated. Of those who matriculated in 2013, 3 (42.9%) completed. Of those who matriculated in 2014, 27 (81.8%) graduated in 2018, and of those who matriculated in 2015, 10 (40%) graduated in 2018.
Of the MACM students who matriculated in 2013, 3 (42.9%) graduated in 2018.
The total ATS academic leave for a term or more was 16.3%; the Truett comparable is 11.8%.
| Reasons for Academic Leave | All ATS Schools 2018 | Truett 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial | 12.6% | 11.8% (1) |
| Personal | 63.2% | 55.6% (5) |
| Other | 24.3% | 33.3% (3) |
2018 Truett Graduation Rates Based on Year of Matriculation
MDiv
MACM
MTS
Graduating Student Questionnaire Data
The GSQ measures several aspects of learning on a 5-point scale, where 1 measures "Not Effective" and 5 measures "Highly Effective."
Personal Growth
| Truett 2017 | All ATS Schools 2018 | Truett 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enthusiasm for learning | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Respect for my own tradition | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Trust in God | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Ability to live my faith in daily life | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Self-discipline and focus | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Respect for other traditions | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Facilitating Skill Areas
| Truett 2017 | All ATS Schools 2018 | Truett 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability to think theologically | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Ability to use and interpret Scripture | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Knowledge of church doctrine and history | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Awareness and appreciation of the globalized context in which ministry is practiced | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Ability to work effectively with both women and men | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Top Level of Satisfaction
| Truett 2017 | All ATS Schools 2018 | Truett 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility of faculty | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Class size | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Adequacy library | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Accessibility of administrative/staff support | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Access to library collection | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Upkeep of the campus | ? | ? | 4.5 |
Observation: For "All ATS Schools 2018," no category reaches 4.5
Bottom Level of Satisfaction
| Truett 2017 | All ATS Schools 2018 | Truett 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance education | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Extracurricular/cultural activities | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Child care | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Extension site | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
Overall Experience During Theological Program
| Truett 2017 | All ATS Schools 2018 | Truett 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I know at least one faculty member well | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| I felt accepted within this school community | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Faculty were supportive and understanding | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| I have been satisfied with my academic experience here | ? | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Placement
Data for August 2017, December 2017, and May 2018 Graduates
| At Graduation | Three Months After Graduation | |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Placement | 73% | 82% |
| Students Looking for Placement | 18% | 9% |
| Students Not Looking | 9% | 9% |
| Female Placement | 55% (11/20) | 75% (15/20) |
| Minority and International Placement | 73% (8/11) | 73% (8/11) |
At Graduation
Three Months After Graduation
