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Cascade is in a large city, in Portland, OR. The school has a Churches of Christ religious affiliation. Cascade is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Cascade include media and therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Cascade are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 265 students (254 full-time equivalent).
Cascade is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Cascade makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cascade College is a higher learning community which transforms lives for Christian faith, leadership, and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Cascade College
9101 E Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97216-1515
General Phone: (503) 255-7060
http://www.cascade.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Business and Management | 8 | business administration, marketing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | youth ministry, bible studies |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | teacher ed, early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Cascade in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 36 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Cascade had a total enrollment of 265 students (254 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 45% |
| (Foreign Students) | 55% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 41% |
| California | 25% |
| Washington | 18% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Montana | 4% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
Cascade offers campus housing for 240 of its 254 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,250 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,770 |
Financial Aid:
Cascade participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316505)
Cascade has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $50,810 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $45,831 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $51,086 | 4 | $50,747 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 48 | 97 |
| Basketball | 24 | 13 | 37 |
| Track | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 28 | 40 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cascade Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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