Below Average

Score: 43/100

Western Seminary

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Portland, Oregon 97215

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

46/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

770

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Western Seminary Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $655,031
Avg rent near campus: $1,709/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97266 (3.4% cap, Portland)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Divinity/Ministry 67 grads/yr Theology/Theological Studies 43 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 33 grads/yr Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 17 grads/yr Missions/Missionary Studies 12 grads/yr Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Western Seminary's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Clergy

$61k/yr 262,000 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Marriage and family therapists

$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Religious workers, all other

$45k/yr 88,400 jobs

Directors, religious activities and education

$55k/yr 138,900 jobs

Student Demographics

770

Total Students

33%

Women

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic 4%

Black 4%

Asian 9%

Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%

Hybrid (Some Online) 7%

Fully Online 49%

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Western Seminary?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Western Seminary?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Western Seminary?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Western Seminary a good school?

Western Seminary has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Western Seminary?

Western Seminary has a total enrollment of 770 students.

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