Claremont School of Theology

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#2054 / #573
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Graduate school in Claremont, California

Claremont School of Theology at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#573
Students (2023–24)
239

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About Claremont School of Theology

According to Wikipedia, Claremont School of Theology is a private graduate school focused on religion and theology and located in Claremont, California. It is an official theological school of the United Methodist Church. Although it is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, it is accredited with a "notice of concern"; it is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada .

How Much Does Claremont School of Theology Cost To Attend?

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

Claremont School of Theology's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyGraduates
239239

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Claremont School of Theology?

Claremont School of Theology is located at 10497 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

How Safe is Claremont School of Theology?

No violent or property offenses were reported on Claremont School of Theology’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.

Relative to its enrollment, Claremont School of Theology has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 0.73% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.50%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is Claremont School of Theology Known For?

Claremont School of Theology is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Claremont School of Theology's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Claremont School of Theology's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Religious Studies
#275
World Rank
#291
Historical Rank
#61
USA Rank

Claremont School of Theology ranks #61 in the U.S. and #275 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

religious-studies-hub Degrees
Philosophy
#450
World Rank
#509
Historical Rank
#139
USA Rank

Claremont School of Theology ranks #139 in the U.S. and #450 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#3698
World Rank
#3702
Historical Rank
#1100
USA Rank

Claremont School of Theology ranks #1100 in the U.S. and #3698 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees

Who Are Claremont School of Theology's Most Influential Alumni?

Claremont School of Theology's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Psychology. Here are some of Claremont School of Theology's most famous alumni:

Rosemary Radford Ruether
An American theologian.
Michel Weber
Michel Weber
A Belgian philosopher.
Thomas Jay Oord
Thomas Jay Oord
An American philosopher.
Andrew S. Park
An American theologian.
Mary Elizabeth Moore
An American theologian.
David Augsburger
An American anabaptist.
Bruce G. Epperly
An American theologian.

Who Are Claremont School of Theology's Most Influential Faculty?

Grace Y. Kao
An American professor of ethics.