2017 Report.pdf

The 2016-2017 report for the Masters of Counseling at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary—Hamilton includes annual reviews of current students, enrollment data, and demographics of MACO applicants and current students.

Annual reviews evaluated 48 students as making satisfactory progress, 11 continuing and 19 new students as not having been in the program long enough to evaluate progress, and 5 students as requiring ongoing monitoring.

Enrollment data shows that the MACO program attracts more Asian applicants and fewer Black/African American and Hispanic applicants compared to the US population. The program has 44 applicants in 2015-2016 and 45 applicants in 2016-2017, with 55% and 58% being female, respectively.

The Entering Student Survey reveals that 58% of MACO entering students are female, most are in the 20-29-year-old age range, and 75% are US citizens. The survey also shows that most students live on campus, plan to work part-time, and are involved in part-time ministry.

The Current Student Survey indicates that 75% of MACO current students are female, most are in the 20-29-year-old age range, and 50% are married. The survey also shows that most students are US citizens, have no dependents, and are satisfied with their decision to attend Gordon-Conwell.

The report highlights the diversity of the MACO student population, with 12% being non-resident aliens, and notes that the program underrepresents Black/African American and Hispanic populations but overrepresents the Asian population.