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Western Seminary

Overview of Western Seminary

Western Seminary is located in Portland, OR (a large city). The school is a Undenominational school. Western Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Western Seminary is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.

Western Seminary Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission.

Student Body

Western Seminary had 725 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Western Seminary

Western Seminary
5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215-3367
General Phone: (503) 517-1800
http://www.westernseminary.edu

Western Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy70ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology, pre-ministerial studies, missionary studies, theology and religious vocations
Therapy And Counseling34marriage and family therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Western Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree694
First-professional degree181
Postbaccalaureate certificate91
Doctor's degree82

Student Body

In 2007, Western Seminary had a total enrollment of 725 students (360 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate82%
First Professional18%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black3%
Hispanic2%
Asian14%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-212%
22-2411%
25-2923%
30-3414%
35-3913%
40-4918%
50-6418%
65+0%

Western Seminary Room and Board (2007)

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.

Western Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Western Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 717800)

Western Seminary Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track143

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year8$65,7900*
Associate professorcalendar year3$51,1281*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$73,4592*
All faculty totalcalendar year14$64,2923$50,118

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Western Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Western Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Western Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Western Seminary % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Western Seminary % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Western Seminary Male % of student body
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Western Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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