Educational Effectiveness
The three-year moving average graduation rate at EDS is currently above 85%.
The average placement rate of 2011 and 2012 graduates is so far 81% and rising.
Assessment instruments include a final year Integration Paper, articulating a student’s Theology of Ministry, and various measurements specific to the various degree programs.
Graduation Rates*
Entering Class Fall 2005- Spring 2006
Graduation Rate (within 150% time)
| Entered | Graduated | Graduation Rate % |
| 8 DMin | 6 | 75% |
| 14 MDiv | 12 | 86% |
| 4 MATS | 3 | 75% |
| Overall Total | 81% |
Entering Class Summer 2006- Spring 2007
Graduation Rate (within 150% time)
| Entered | Graduated | Graduation Rate % |
| 2 DMin | 2 | 100% |
| 13 MDiv | 11 | 85% |
| 4 MATS | 4 | 100% |
| Overall Total | 89% |
Entering Class Summer 2007- Spring 2008
Graduation Rate (within 150% time)
| Entered | Graduated | Graduation Rate % |
| 11 DMin | 10 | 91% |
| 20 MDiv | 17 | 85% |
| 5 MATS | 4 | 80% |
| Overall Total | 86% |
Placement Rates
2011 18 of 22 graduates =82%
2012 22 of 28 graduates =79% (by Oct 1, 2012)
*Based on completion within 150% standard program time, these rates do not yet include students having graduated from Distributive Learning MATS and MDIV programs introduced in 2007, which are four and five-year programs respectively. Relevant data will become available in 2014. For data updates, please contact the Registrar.