The main campus of Birthingway is in Portland, OR (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Birthingway offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Birthingway does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 78 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Birthingway. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Birthingway College Of Midwifery
12113 SE Foster Rd
Portland, OR 97266
General Phone: (503) 760-3131
http://www.birthingway.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 8 | direct entry midwifery |
Number of programs and degrees for Birthingway in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Birthingway had a total enrollment of 78 students (31 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 57% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Birthingway participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3668300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Birthingway Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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