Western Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5806 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1634 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1549 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #7 of 15 | In Portland |
| #3847 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #6144 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6179 of 6,270 | For History |
| #6238 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #6378 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Graduates
- 817
- Male:Female Ratio
- 68:32
- 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.
68 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
402 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 578 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 63 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 34 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 28 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,408 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,408 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,408 |
| Fee in-district | $660 |
| Fee in-state | $660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 |
Western Seminary majors
Western Seminary has granted 153 master's across 5 programs and 9 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Seminary.
| Major | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 69 | 4 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 52 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 30 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 3 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 153 | 9 |
Publications & Citations
Western Seminary has published 107 scientific papers with 828 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, Sociology, Psychology, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 |
| 1997 | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 | 1 | 22 |
| 1999 | 0 | 19 |
| 2000 | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 | 1 | 26 |
| 2002 | 0 | 33 |
| 2003 | 0 | 22 |
| 2004 | 0 | 22 |
| 2005 | 0 | 23 |
| 2006 | 0 | 25 |
| 2007 | 0 | 23 |
| 2008 | 2 | 37 |
| 2009 | 4 | 34 |
| 2010 | 1 | 23 |
| 2011 | 0 | 42 |
| 2012 | 1 | 36 |
| 2013 | 1 | 35 |
| 2014 | 1 | 25 |
| 2015 | 1 | 26 |
| 2016 | 1 | 19 |
| 2017 | 5 | 23 |
| 2018 | 10 | 23 |
| 2019 | 6 | 25 |
| 2020 | 7 | 31 |
| 2021 | 5 | 46 |
| 2022 | 20 | 39 |
| 2023 | 6 | 46 |
Notable alumni
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Mark Driscoll
- Occupations
- pastorwriter
- Biography
-
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 84)
- 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
- authoruniversity teachertheologian
- 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
- mortgage brokerpoliticianpastor
- 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 | 107 |
| 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 |