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Northwest Christian College is in a medium-sized city, in Eugene, OR. The school has a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation. Northwest Christian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Northwest Christian College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Northwest Christian College include business and management, education and teaching, and medical adminstration.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Northwest Christian College in 2007, 45% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 440 to 580 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 550. Northwest Christian College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
Northwest Christian College, in 2007, had 485 students (379 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Most students at Northwest Christian College attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Northwest Christian College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Christian College
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401-3745
General Phone: (541) 343-1641
http://www.nwcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 64 | business administration, business management, accounting, MIS, marketing |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, ESL instruction, secondary teaching, teacher ed |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, English, area and Cultural studies, liberal arts and humanities, social studies, diversity studies, humanities |
| Medical Administration | 13 | health services administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | youth ministry, pastoral counseling, philosophy, bible studies, theology, theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies |
| Media | 4 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Music | 2 | music management, music |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | human services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer programming |
| Science | 0 | exercise physiology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Christian College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 131 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Northwest Christian College had a total enrollment of 485 students (379 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
Northwest Christian College offers campus housing for 150 of its 379 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Eugene, 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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 614 | 275 | 45% | 52 | 19% |
| Men | 225 | 93 | 41% | 27 | 29% |
| Women | 389 | 182 | 47% | 25 | 14% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,480 |
| Room and board | $ 5,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 825 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 320800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,107 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $56,107 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $44,290 | 8 | $43,544 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $33,989 | 6 | $37,695 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $41,332 | 14 | $41,037 |
*: 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 | 6 | 16 | 22 |
| Basketball | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 7 | 7 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Christian College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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