Fuller Theological Seminary
About
Fuller Theological Seminary is an evangelical, multidenominational graduate institution located in Pasadena, California. It offers master’s and doctoral degree programs in theology, psychology, and intercultural studies, with a focus on integrating faith and psychological sciences. The seminary serves a diverse student body from 80 countries and 113 denominations, reflecting its commitment to training leaders for various roles in the church and society.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Fuller Theological Seminary vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Fuller Theological Seminary selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectFuller Theological Seminary | — | — | 1,890 | — | Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Azusa Pacific University | 62% | 88.4% | 6,272 | $19,798 | R2 Research |
Biola University | 68% | 74.3% | 5,434 | $28,101 | Doctoral/Professional |
Chapman University | 82% | 65.4% | 9,760 | $47,527 | R2 Research |
Claremont Graduate University | — | — | 1,771 | — | R2 Research |
Claremont School of Theology | — | — | 213 | — | Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Hope International University | 49% | 33.0% | 1,025 | $27,653 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Loyola Marymount University | 79% | 45.1% | 10,179 | $45,723 | R2 Research |
Occidental College | 81% | 44.2% | 1,881 | $39,329 | Baccalaureate |
Pepperdine University | 83% | 62.9% | 8,976 | $45,409 | Doctoral/Professional |
Point Loma Nazarene University | 77% | 83.7% | 4,757 | $50,168 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Westmont College | 70% | 77.0% | 1,310 | $32,926 | Baccalaureate |
| Peer group median | 77% | 65.4% | 3,324 | $39,329 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The page contains extensive information about Fuller's various academic programs, accreditation details, and program learning outcomes. It provides specific links to accreditation documentation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
Visit IR office pageDocuments & reports (1)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
Notable alumni (41)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Augustin AhimanaReligion
- Leith AndersonReligion
- Rob BellReligion
- James BrennemanEducation
- Bill BrightReligion
- Alexander ChowAcademia
- Samuel ChuReligion
- Craig DetweilerFilm and Media
- Robert GrantReligion
- Timothy HeadingtonBusiness
- Gregory C. HornMilitary
- Willie James JenningsReligion
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