Divine Word College

102 Jacoby Dr SW, Epworth, IA

School Description

Provided by Divine Word College

Divine Word College, an undergraduate Roman Catholic seminary, educates young men who are seriously considering vocations as missionary priests or brothers in the Society of the Divine Word. To prepare these men for missionary service, we offer an education which combines a liberal arts curriculum and a comprehensive program of spiritual formation within an environment that teaches and honors the rich cultural diversity of our students and the world ’s cultures. This academic and spiritual preparation serves the particular learning needs of our students, promotes their development as whole and responsible individuals, and fosters a lifelong commitment to serving God ’s people.

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Divine Word College

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Divine Word College is a Roman Catholic undergraduate seminary located in Epworth, Iowa, about 20 miles west of Dubuque, Iowa. The art deco school, which traces its roots back to 1931, is within the territory of the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

The college, which is run by the Society of the Divine Word, specializes in training young men to become missionaries. The college trains these young men to either enter the priesthood or to become religious brothers.

As with most Roman Catholic seminaries, enrollment at Divine Word College is limited to men only, many of whom are Asian.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Rural Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
86
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,500
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 100%
Women 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Asian 77%
African-American 18%
Caucasian 4%
Other 1%
Hispanic 0%
Geography
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Virginia 12%
South Dakota 12%
California 12%
Massachusetts 6%
Indiana 6%
Percent of Students International: 15%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 174%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 9,500    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 9,400    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 100    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,013 35%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 6,960 100%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,406 29%  
Any Aid:
   100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 29%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 520
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 570

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Divine Word College

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

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