Divine Word College: Review & Facts
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Divine Word College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 70 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1875 and is the only school located in Epworth, Iowa.Divine Word College is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.
Academic Offerings
At Divine Word College you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
5
Divine Word College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 5 majors. The most popular concentrations are Philosophy, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Divine Word College student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
67%
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The graduation rate at Divine Word College is below average - 50%. Roughly 29% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Divine Word College is very good: 6:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition pricing is slightly high, $14,400 a year. The additional fees at Divine Word College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $300; this comes to $14,700 per academic year.Read the details about Divine Word College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
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100%
As reported in recent data, 1 applications were submitted and 1 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Divine Word College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (563) 876-3353 or check Divine Word College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
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Annual Price
$1,800
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Divine Word College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low, around $1,800 a year.
Based on the college crime information, Divine Word College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Divine Word College Location and Address
Postal Address:Divine Word College
102 Jacoby Dr SW
Epworth, Iowa
52045, USA
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