Why Western

Our student community represents a diversity of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, theological perspective, location and ministry passion—and that diversity prepares students to practice ministry in an even more varied world.  Explore this page for an introduction to our Western Seminary students.


Represented in the
Western Seminary Student
Community in 2010-2011

Total Students
Portland Campus 510
San Jose Campus 191
Sacramento Campus 166
Distance Learning Only 19

Total 886

Age Range
21-73 Years Old

Median Age
35 Years Old

Genders
Male 65%
Female 35%

Denominations
34

Nations
45

American States
34
Ethnicities