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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Pittsburgh, PA · City
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Graduation rate
42% typical
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Earnings 10 years on
$39,245 typical
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Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is an ecumenical graduate school renowned for preparing leaders through robust Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry programs. The seminary distinguishes itself through its Metro-Urban Institute—which integrates theological education with urban ministry and racial justice advocacy—as well as interdisciplinary dual-degree partnerships with neighboring universities like the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon. Situated in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, the campus offers an intimate, spiritually grounded community characterized by active worship, social engagement, and unique scholarly resources such as the Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology.


Wikipedia:Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (PTS) is a Presbyterian graduate seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1794, it houses one of the largest theological libraries in the tri-state area.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-2596 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
16 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
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Cost of attendance$40,751
Same price for all students
Cost of attendance$40,751
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.pts.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$13,230
Fees$440
Housing$6,150
Food$4,724
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$10,244
Transportation$3,220
Total published by the school$40,751

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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$250M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$10,747/mo
Teaching spend
$35,639
per student
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — faith-related

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