Educational Effectiveness Snapshot Academic Year 2025-2026
Winebrenner Theological Seminary equips leaders for service in God’s Kingdom. The faculty and staff of Winebrenner are committed to providing educational experience that meets this mission. The following reflects a snapshot of this demonstrated educational effectiveness using data based on the individuals graduating with Master’s or Doctoral degrees in 2026.
Graduation Rates reflect the percentage of graduates in the academic year who complete their program in 100% or 150% of their program length or less. This is a standard approach to measuring this benchmark.
Capstone Success varies from program to program but is typically the percentage of graduates in the academic year who successfully defend a thesis or dissertation, give a final summative presentation, pass a licensure examination, or in some other manner demonstrate mastery of the program outcomes.
Employment Rates reflect the percentage of graduates in the academic year that are employed or have accepted offers of employment as of the date of graduation but does not include students who complete degrees for personal enrichment or who continue to another degree. This data is collected through a graduate survey conducted by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
All educational effectiveness data is calculated by the Director of Organizational Assessment and Accreditation who can be reached at kathryn.helleman@winebrenner.edu for comments or questions.
Doctor of Ministry
Program Effectiveness Data
One Graduate in 2026
Previous AY Data
| Graduation Rate | 100% (Within 150% of Program Length) |
| Capstone Success | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 100% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Master of Arts in Practical Theology
Program Effectiveness Data
Nine graduates in 2026
| Graduation Rate | 55% (Within 150% of Program Length) |
| Capstone Success | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 77% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Master of Divinity
Program Effectiveness Data
Two graduates in 2026
| Graduation Rate | 50% (Within 150% Program Length) |
| Capstone Success | 100% |
| Employment Rate | 100% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
Program Effectiveness Data
Sixteen Graduates in 2026 from the MACC (CACREP Accredited)
(The data provided for this program reflects the requirements of CACREP accreditation standards)
MACC
| Graduation Rate |
94% (Within 150% Program Length) |
| Capstone Success(Professional Licensure of Those Eligible at Graduation in their State of Residence) |
87% Passed of those exam-eligible in their state |
| Employment Rate | 81% (Employed in Field of Study or Related Field) |
Historic Licensure Rate (All Graduates N=74) = 95%
Some Graduates are in states that require additional supervised hours after graduation before students are eligible for the examination. The Capstone Success rate reflects those students who were exam-eligible at the time of graduation but excludes those who have continued their education post-MA degree.
Employment Rate includes those students employed in Clinical Counseling or related disciplines but excludes those who have continued their education post-MA degree.
Overall Graduate Satisfaction—All Graduate Programs
(Taken from the Association of Theological Schools Survey Data 2025-2026 Academic Year)
| Skill Area | Rating on a 5.0 Scale |
| Ability to use and interpret Scripture | 4.8 |
| Ability to teach well | 4.6 |
| Knowledge of church doctrine and history | 4.4 |
| Ability to lead others | 4.5 |
| Ability to preach well | 4.3 |
| Ability to work effectively within my own religious tradition | 4.7 |
| Ability in pastoral counseling | 4.3 |
| Ability to relate social issues to faith | 4.7 |
| Ability to give spiritual direction | 4.6 |
| Ability to think theologically | 4.8 |
| Measures of Personal Growth | Rating on a 5.0 Scale
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| Enthusiasm for learning | 4.7 |
| Insight into troubles of others | 4.6 |
| Self-discipline and focus | 4.5 |
| Trust in God | 4.8 |
| Ability to live my faith in daily life | 4.7 |
| Empathy for the poor and oppressed | 4.5 |
| Self-confidence | 4.5 |
| Self-knowledge | 4.6 |
| Strength of spiritual life | 4.7 |
New Student Retention Rates (Fall25 to Fall26)
| Retention as Percentage | ||||
| DMIN | 85% | |||
| MACC | 89% | |||
| MDIV | 76% | |||
| MAPT | 81% |
Graduate Student Demographics
2025-2026 Academic Year
| Female | Male | Not Disclosed | Total | |||||
| 71 | 84 | 3 | 158 | |||||
| 45 % | 54 % | 1 % | ||||||
| Unknown
Or Not Disclosed |
Asian | Black or African American | Hispanics of any race | Two or more races | White | American Indian or Alaska Native | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | Total |
| 14 | 4 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 102 | 0 | 1 | 158 |
| 8 % | 2 % | 19 % | 4 % | >1 % | 65 % | 0 % | >1% |
