Educational Effectiveness
Denver Seminary remains committed to the continual evaluation and improvement of our educational programs in fulfillment of our mission. Assessment of the Seminary’s educational effectiveness takes place through an ongoing process. Student achievement is at the heart of Denver Seminary. The enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement data seen below are some of the ways we assess our educational effectiveness.
The information below reflects the 2025-26 academic year.
6,000+ Alumni
800 Current Students
30+ Denominations
26 Masters Level Programs of Study
27 Faculty Members
203 MDiv Students
402 MA Students
125 Doctoral Students
46% Percentage of Male Students
54% Percentage of Female Students
Graduation Rates
Professional MA Degrees (4 Year) – 49%
Academic MA Degrees (4 Year) – 32%
Master of Divinity (6 Year) – 35%
Master of Theology (2 Year) – 0%
Doctor of Ministry (6 Year) – 12%
Retention Rates (1 year)
Overall (All Graduate Programs) – 74%
Master’s Programs – 74%
Doctor of Ministry – 69%
Doctor of Philosophy – 92%
Placement Rates*
82% of Spring 2026 graduates are serving full-time in a position related to their degree, will continue their education, or are not seeking employment.