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Students attend Northwest Christian University in Eugene, OR, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) status. Northwest Christian University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Northwest Christian University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Northwest Christian University is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, and medical administration.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Northwest Christian University only let in 54% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
Northwest Christian University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 485 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Northwest Christian University are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northwest Christian University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Cascade Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401-3745
General Phone: (541) 343-1641
http://www.northwestchristian.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 57 | business administration, business management, accounting, MIS, marketing |
| Education and Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, teacher ed, ESL instruction |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and humanities, social studies, diversity studies, area and Cultural studies, humanities |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | pastoral counseling, youth ministry, bible studies, philosophy, religious music, theology, theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies |
| Medical Administration | 13 | health services administration |
| Media | 5 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | human services |
| Music | 2 | music management, music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | exercise physiology |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Christian University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 40 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Northwest Christian University had a total enrollment of 485 students (462 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 29% |
| (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 University offers campus housing for 153 of its 462 (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 | 935 | 502 | 54% | 80 | 16% |
| Men | 278 | 147 | 53% | 24 | 16% |
| Women | 656 | 355 | 54% | 56 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| 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 | $ 21,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,900 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,340 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Christian University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 320800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 9 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $52,628 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $45,163 | 6 | $43,438 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $46,504 | 9 | $43,168 |
*: 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
Computer and Information Sciences, 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
Religious/Sacred Music
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 University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (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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