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Claremont School of Theology

#2578 in US ranking Los Angeles, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What does Claremont School of Theology offer in terms of athletics?

Claremont School of Theology is a graduate theological institution, not a varsity-athletics destination. Prospective students should not assume that sports teams or athletic opportunities associated with other institutions in the Claremont area belong to CST.

Students seeking exercise or recreational play should ask about facilities and activities available at their actual teaching location. Access to another institution's gym, club sport or intramural program requires a specific arrangement and should not be inferred from geographic proximity or the school's name.

What student groups and Associations are available at Claremont School of Theology?

Student involvement at Claremont School of Theology is most relevant to graduate study and professional interests rather than a large undergraduate club system. Applicants interested in a particular student association should confirm that it is currently active and open to their program or mode of study.

Useful questions include whether students can participate in governance, organize academic discussions or join faith- and identity-based gatherings, including when studying part time or remotely. Institution-sponsored events and informal peer groups can offer ways to connect, but they are not necessarily recognized student organizations.

Who studies at Claremont School of Theology?

Claremont School of Theology serves a predominantly adult graduate population, not a conventional first-year undergraduate cohort. Its 2024-25 age counts show 79 students ages 40-49 and 48 ages 50-64; another 13 were over 65. Far fewer were under 25.

These counts help prospective students anticipate classmates who may be balancing study with established work, ministry or family commitments. They do not, however, show how many students attend in person, study full time or follow a particular faith tradition. The institution reported no entering first-time or transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates for that period, reinforcing why undergraduate admissions and graduation comparisons are of limited use here.

How does student life look like at Claremont School of Theology?

Student life at Claremont School of Theology is shaped by graduate coursework, discussion, professional formation and students' commitments beyond school. For an applicant, the day-to-day experience will depend considerably on whether the chosen program meets in person, online or in a combination of formats.

Small-group learning and shared academic interests may create opportunities to connect, but a prospective student should check the actual timetable for orientation, faculty access, community events and student support. This is particularly important for commuters and part-time students, whose ability to participate may differ from that of students who are regularly on site.

What libraries are available to students at Claremont School of Theology?

Library access is an important question for Claremont School of Theology students, especially those undertaking substantial theological or doctoral research. Applicants should establish which physical library they may use at their current location and which online collections their enrollment permits them to access.

For research planning, ask specifically about theological journals, religion databases, reference assistance, borrowing privileges, interlibrary loan and remote authentication. Historical connections to libraries in Claremont should not be taken as proof of present-day building access or borrowing rights after a change of location.

Claremont School of Theology Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

213

Veterans affair office

No

Claremont School of Theology Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Graduate: 213

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 96
Part-time: 117

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.