Multnomah University
Location and Contact Information
8435 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97220
USA
Main Tel: (503) 255-0332
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Multnomah University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Theological Union | Washington, DC | 252 |
| 2 | Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly, MO | 417 |
| 3 | Florida Christian College | Kissimmee, FL | 230 |
| 4 | Church of God Theological Seminary | Cleveland, TN | 208 |
| 5 | Zion Bible College | Haverhill, MA | 247 |
| 6 | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton, MA | 2,008 |
| 7 | Life Pacific College | San Dimas, CA | 514 |
| 8 | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 3,356 |
| 9 | Johnson Bible College | Knoxville, TN | 801 |
| 10 | Ohio Christian University | Circleville, OH | 780 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 130 | 1 |
| Master | 58 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 41 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 31 |
Students
Student enrollment was 840 in 2009-2010 (768 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students and graduate students are 32%.
Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 82% Women 90% All 86%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 530-620 Math 460-580 Writing 470-610
Room and Board
Multnomah University provides on-campus housing for 349 of its 768 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Multnomah University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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