Statement of Educational Effectiveness

With the goal of trying to provide the best student learning outcomes and to measure its educational effectiveness, Central Seminary tracks graduation rates, ministry placement, and alumni feedback to quantify the work of the seminary.

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate measures the percentage of students who enroll in a particular year and finish their degree within a time frame specified by ATS, which differs by degree. Of those students who started the M.Div. program in the fall of 2018, 34% graduated by the spring of 2024. For the class of 2024, the overall graduation rate was 29%.

Placement Rate

The placement rate measures the student’s success in job placement following graduation. Of the students who graduated in the spring of 2023 or 2024 with an M.Div., 83% were either placed in pastoral ministry or furthering their education.

Alumni Survey

The alumni survey measures the effectiveness of our institutional training according to our alumni. In our most recent assessment, 100% of those surveyed indicated that they sought training at Central Seminary in order to prepare for ministry or to improve their understanding of Scripture. In addition, 100% rated the educational quality provided by Central Seminary as above average or exceptional.