“Oldest independent seminary in the US, progressive ecumenical Christian seminary in Morningside Heights.”
Union Theological Seminary (UTS) is a private, ecumenical, liberal Christian seminary in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, affiliated with Columbia University since 1928. Founded in 1836, it is the oldest independent seminary in the United States and has been the birthplace of Black theology and womanist theology.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Fall 2026 applications
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Foundational professional degree for ministry and theological leadership.
Graduate degree combining theology and activism for social change.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
