Overview
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University of Western States

University of Western States

Portland, OR, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

The University of Western States is the second oldest chiropractic institution in the United States and a school of integrated healthcare. In addition to its College of Chiropractic program, the UWS College of Graduate Studies offers degrees in six fields including Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and Sport and Performance Psychology. The University operates three health centers and a diagnostic imaging center throughout the greater Portland region. While UWS is a non-residential campus, the office of student services helps students find housing in the area and the campus is accessible via train and bus.

Campus Setting:
Major city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

 

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,001
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$123

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

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SAT Subject Tests
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AP Course Credit
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Dual Enrollment
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Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
57%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,096
Total Number of Undergrads
2
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
8

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Residency
In-State Students
57%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
White
50%
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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On Campus Women's Center
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Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

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Campus emergency phones
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Mobile campus emergency alert
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,600
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,001
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$123

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