Private (nonprofit)

Oblate School of Theology

San Antonio, Texas·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Southwest·ost.edu

Fall enrollment is 173 students, and 239 enrolled over the full 12-month year (2024). Source: IPEDS.

Acceptance
Grad-only
—
6-yr graduation
Grad-only
—
Total enrollment
173
peer median 247
Avg net price
Grad-only
—
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About

Oblate School of Theology is a Catholic graduate school for theological studies and spirituality in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1903 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Louis Studer, OMI, has served as its president since July 2024.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 4 Title IV programs, 0 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 4 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
4
Passing
0
0.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

4programs
  • Passing0 · 0.0%
  • No Data4 · 100.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
0
No data
4

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools

Accredited since 1982Next review Jul 2029
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Accredited since 1968Next review Dec 2019

Programmatic accreditations · 1

Action history · 2

  1. Jun 2019Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
  2. Jun 2017Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, students received in Pell grants, alongside $47K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
—
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
—
null total
Direct Loans
$47K
5 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
’20
0k
’21
0k
’22
0k
’23
0k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Unsubsidized · Grad$47K
5 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 9 borrowers who entered repayment, 0 (0.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.0%
-2.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
9
Defaulted
0
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
18.1%
2017
10.0%
2018
0.0%
2019
0.0%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Oblate School of Theology

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs4
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

44 total completions
01Theology
44100.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
173
12-mo unduplicated
239

Gender split

Men
59%142
Women
41%97

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
11.17
2 offenses · 179 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago12.741 yr ago11.17Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
4
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
1
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Motor vehicle theft
2

By location

2total
  • On campus1
  • Public property1

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
0
Stalking
0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

No hate crimes reported.

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons10
Drugs00
Liquor00

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Oblate School of Theology vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Oblate School of Theology selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
6-yr gradRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

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
SubjectOblate School of Theology
Grad-onlyGrad-only173Grad-only—
Asbury Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,689Grad-only—
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only155Grad-only—
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago
Grad-onlyGrad-only210Grad-only—
Chicago Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only215Grad-only—
Claremont School of Theology
Grad-onlyGrad-only213Grad-only—
Columbia Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only127Grad-only—
Concordia Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only589Grad-only—
Concordia Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only279Grad-only—
Covenant Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only550Grad-only—
Dallas Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only2,589Grad-only—
Fuller Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,890Grad-only—
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only313Grad-only—
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,352Grad-only—
Graduate Theological Union
Grad-onlyGrad-only150Grad-only—
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Grad-onlyGrad-only240Grad-only—
Luther Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only371Grad-only—
Memphis Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only157Grad-only—
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Grad-onlyGrad-only186Grad-only—
Missio Theological Seminary
Grad-only100.0%20Grad-only—
Payne Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only124Grad-only—
Phoenix Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only296Grad-only—
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only202Grad-only—
Princeton Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only302Grad-only—
Shepherds Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only201Grad-only—
Union Presbyterian Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only159Grad-only—
Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York
Grad-onlyGrad-only234Grad-only—
United Lutheran Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only254Grad-only—
United Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only510Grad-only—
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Grad-onlyGrad-only226Grad-only—
Wesley Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only374Grad-only—
Western Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only755Grad-only—
Western Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only397Grad-only—
Westminster Theological Seminary
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,183Grad-only—
Peer group median—100.0%247—

Institutions like Oblate School of Theology

Explore the federal data for institutions in Oblate School of Theology's comparison group.

IPEDS
  • Kentucky

    Asbury Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,689
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Texas

    Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    155
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Illinois

    Catholic Theological Union at Chicago

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    210
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Illinois

    Chicago Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    215
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • California

    Claremont School of Theology

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    213
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Georgia

    Columbia Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    127
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Missouri

    Concordia Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    589
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Indiana

    Concordia Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    279
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Missouri

    Covenant Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    550
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Texas

    Dallas Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    2,589
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • California

    Fuller Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,890
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Illinois

    Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    313
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Massachusetts

    Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,352
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • California

    Graduate Theological Union

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    150
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • New York

    Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    240
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Minnesota

    Luther Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    371
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Tennessee

    Memphis Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    157
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Ohio

    Methodist Theological School in Ohio

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    186
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Pennsylvania

    Missio Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    100.0%
    Enrollment
    20
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Ohio

    Payne Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    124
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Arizona

    Phoenix Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    296
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Pennsylvania

    Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    202
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • New Jersey

    Princeton Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    302
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • North Carolina

    Shepherds Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    201
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Virginia

    Union Presbyterian Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    159
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • New York

    Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    234
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Pennsylvania

    United Lutheran Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    254
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Ohio

    United Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    510
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Minnesota

    United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    226
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • District of Columbia

    Wesley Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    374
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Oregon

    Western Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    755
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Michigan

    Western Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    397
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Pennsylvania

    Westminster Theological Seminary

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,183
    Net price
    Grad-only

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Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Frequently asked questions about Oblate School of Theology

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Oblate School of Theology.

What is the acceptance rate at Oblate School of Theology?

Oblate School of Theology does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no undergraduate admissions cycle to report.

What is the graduation rate at Oblate School of Theology?

Oblate School of Theology does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Federal graduation rates track first-time, full-time undergraduates seeking a degree. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no cohort to follow.

How many students attend Oblate School of Theology?

Oblate School of Theology reports a total enrollment of 173 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Oblate School of Theology?

Oblate School of Theology does not have a reported average net price. Net price is a federal metric for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so it does not report one.

Where is Oblate School of Theology located?

Oblate School of Theology is located in San Antonio, Texas 78216-6693.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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