McCormick Theological Seminary

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#4106 / #1068
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Presbyterian seminary located in Chicago

McCormick Theological Seminary at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#1068
Students (2023–24)
142

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About McCormick Theological Seminary

According to Wikipedia, McCormick Theological Seminary is a private Presbyterian seminary in Chicago, Illinois. It shares a campus with the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, bordering the campus of the University of Chicago. A letter of intent was signed on May 5, 2022, to sell the shared campus to the University of Chicago. The agreement allows the two seminaries to lease back facilities on the campus. Although it primarily serves the Presbytery of Chicago and the Synod of Lincoln Trails, McCormick Theological Seminary also educates members of other Christian denominations.

How Much Does McCormick Theological Seminary 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.

McCormick Theological Seminary's Demographics

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

Student BodyGraduates
142142

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

Where is McCormick Theological Seminary?

McCormick Theological Seminary is located at 5416 South Cornell Avenue, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60615.

How Safe is McCormick Theological Seminary?

No violent or property offenses were reported on McCormick Theological Seminary’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, McCormick Theological Seminary has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Chicago has a violent crime rate of 0.54% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 3.49%. 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 McCormick Theological Seminary Known For?

McCormick Theological Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Who Are McCormick Theological Seminary's Most Influential Alumni?

McCormick Theological Seminary's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Social Work, and Psychology. Here are some of McCormick Theological Seminary's most famous alumni:

Frank Moore Cross
Frank Moore Cross
An American biblical scholar.
J. Oliver Buswell
An American minister.
John Calvin Ferguson
John Calvin Ferguson
An American historian of Chinese art, missionary, and educator.
Yung Suk Kim
A Christian theologian.
G. Ernest Wright
A Leading Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist .
Robert Bruce Raup
An American philosopher.
Bobby Rush
An American politician.
Dennis MacDonald
An American theologian.
Michael Bauman
An American theologian .