Western Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5909 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1654 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1568 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #7 of 15 | In Portland |
| #4275 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #6325 of 6,395 | For History |
| #6452 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #6488 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6649 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Graduates
- 770
- Male:Female Ratio
- 66:34
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.westernseminary.edu
Western Seminary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 100% acceptance rate for Western Seminary based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
52 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
375 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 551 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 71 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 28 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 27 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,864 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,864 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,864 |
| Fee in-district | $660 |
| Fee in-state | $660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 |
Western Seminary majors
Western Seminary has granted 186 master's across 5 programs and 17 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Seminary.
| Major | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 75 | 9 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 55 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 45 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 5 | 7 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 186 | 17 |
Publications & Citations
Western Seminary has published 113 scientific papers with 1,049 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Art & Design, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 7 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 |
| 1997 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 | 1 | 22 |
| 1999 | 0 | 19 |
| 2000 | 0 | 21 |
| 2001 | 1 | 28 |
| 2002 | 0 | 34 |
| 2003 | 0 | 22 |
| 2004 | 0 | 23 |
| 2005 | 0 | 25 |
| 2006 | 0 | 25 |
| 2007 | 0 | 25 |
| 2008 | 2 | 39 |
| 2009 | 3 | 36 |
| 2010 | 1 | 26 |
| 2011 | 0 | 46 |
| 2012 | 1 | 40 |
| 2013 | 1 | 32 |
| 2014 | 1 | 25 |
| 2015 | 1 | 28 |
| 2016 | 1 | 22 |
| 2017 | 6 | 26 |
| 2018 | 10 | 25 |
| 2019 | 4 | 30 |
| 2020 | 8 | 41 |
| 2021 | 6 | 62 |
| 2022 | 13 | 62 |
| 2023 | 14 | 114 |
| 2024 | 5 | 61 |
Notable alumni
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Mark Driscoll
- Occupations
- writerpastor
- Biography
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Mark A. Driscoll is an American evangelical pastor and author. He is the founder and primary contributor of RealFaith ministries. He is also the senior and founding pastor of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, which was founded in 2016.
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Bruce Wilkinson
- Years
- 1940-.. (age 85)
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Bruce Wilkinson is a Christian preacher, speaker and writer. He is based in the US.
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Dan Kimball
- Occupations
- theologianuniversity teacherauthor
- Biography
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Dan Kimball is an author and was a leading voice in the beginning years of the Emerging Church movement in the United States.
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Robert B. Pamplin, Jr
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Robert Boisseau Pamplin Jr. is an American businessman, philanthropist, and minister. He is also noted as an educator, historic preservationist and author.
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Doug Isaacson
- Occupations
- pastorpoliticianmortgage broker
- Biography
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Douglas W. Isaacson is an American Republican politician and a former member of the Alaska House of Representatives from District 1. He represented the 1st district from January 18, 2013 – January 15, 2015.
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Gary P. Weeden
- Biography
-
Chaplain Gary P. Weeden is a retired United States Navy captain who served as the command chaplain for United States European Command from 2014 to 2016. He previously served as the 9th Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard from 2010 to 2014. Weeden attended Western Seminary.
General info
| Alternative names | Western Seminary-Portland Western Seminary-San Jose Western Seminary-Sacramento |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 99 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, Oregon, 97215-3367 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 653,000 |
| Phone | 5035171800 |