Apex School of Theology

www.apexsot.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

2019 Average Net Price

$10,745

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

19.9%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

554

91.3% Full-Time

About

Apex School of Theology is a higher education institution located in Durham County, NC. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Apex School of Theology were Other Theology & Religious Vocations (75 degrees awarded).

In 2019, 154 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Apex School of Theology. 66.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (154 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Apex School of Theology is $4,800, which is $−9,700 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Apex School of Theology is $4,800

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,745.

In 2019, 92% of undergraduate students attending Apex School of Theology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Apex School of Theology was $4,800.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Apex School of Theology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,745

2019 Value

4.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Apex School of Theology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,745. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Apex School of Theology grew by 4.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Apex School of Theology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Apex School of Theology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2018, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Apex School of Theology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

19.9%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Apex School of Theology was 19.9%, which represents 55 out of the 277 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Apex School of Theology had a total enrollment of 554 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Apex School of Theology is 506 students and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Apex School of Theology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Apex School of Theology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95.8% Black or African American, 3.25% White, and 0.903% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Apex School of Theology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.4%) and White Female (2.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (70.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.1%) and White Male (1.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Apex School of Theology in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 554 students. The full-time enrollment at Apex School of Theology is 506 and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Apex School of Theology are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Apex School of Theology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2018 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Apex School of Theology was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Apex School of Theology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Apex School of Theology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
531 enrolled students
White
18 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Apex School of Theology is 95.8% Black or African American, 3.25% White, and 0.903% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 52 more women than men received degrees from Apex School of Theology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Apex School of Theology is black or african american (154 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Apex School of Theology is Other Theology & Religious Vocations (75 degrees awarded).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Apex School of Theology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (154 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Apex School of Theology are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Apex School of Theology in 2019 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (154 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Apex School of Theology are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Apex School of Theology are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (154 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Apex School of Theology are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Apex School of Theology are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (154 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Apex School of Theology.

Other Theology & Religious Vocations

Most Common (2019)

75 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Apex School of Theology was Other Theology & Religious Vocations with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Apex School of Theology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

103

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Apex School of Theology, which is 0.495 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (103).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Apex School of Theology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Apex School of Theology in Other Theology & Religious Vocations, which is 0.493 times less than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Apex School of Theology in Other Theology & Religious Vocations, which is 2.03 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (58.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Apex School of Theology is Male and Black or African American (58.8% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Black or African American

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Apex School of Theology is black or african american (154 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

Black or African American Female
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Apex School of Theology is black or african american female (103 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (51 degrees).

Operations

Apex School of Theology employs 15 Professors. Most academics at Apex School of Theology are Male Professor (8), and Female Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Apex School of Theology are: Management, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.4M

2018 Salaries

5.81%

decline from 2017

In 2018, Apex School of Theology paid a median of $2.4M in salaries, a 5.81% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$480k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, Apex School of Theology paid a total of $480k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Apex School of Theology was Professor with 15 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Apex School of Theology were Management with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Apex School of Theology was Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Apex School of Theology.