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Cascade is in a large city, in Portland, Oregon. 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 education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Cascade attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Cascade, in 2005, had 286 students (279 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Cascade belong to the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Cascade College
9101 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97216-1515
General Phone: (503) 255-7060
http://www.cascade.edu
Cascade awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 16 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | teacher ed, early childhood education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management, marketing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | youth ministry, bible studies, missionary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Cascade in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 43 | 10 |
In 2005, Cascade had a total enrollment of 286 students (279 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 31% |
| Washington | 30% |
| California | 20% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Cascade offers campus housing for 242 of its 279 (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 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,930 |
| Room and board | $ 6,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,167 |
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 (2004):
| 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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $45,808 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $48,695 | 4 | $49,081 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 56 | 43 | 99 |
| Basketball | 23 | 11 | 34 |
| Track | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 23 | 44 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cascade Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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