Western Seminary is located in Portland, Oregon (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.
Western Seminary is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
The school does not offer open admission.
Western Seminary had 677 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Western Seminary are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Seminary
5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215-3367
General Phone: (503) 517-1800
Admissions Phone: (503) 517-1809
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 517-1818
http://www.westernseminary.edu
Western Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 67 | theology, theological and ministerial studies, ministry, missionary studies, pre-ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | marriage and family therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 67 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 13 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Western Seminary had a total enrollment of 677 students (337 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 77% |
| First Professional | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 18% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 517-1809
Financial Aid:
Western Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 717800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 517-1818
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 | calendar year | 7 | $50,438 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $43,166 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $47,120 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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