University Of Western States
Location and Contact Information
2900 NE 132nd AvePortland, OR 97230-3099
USA
Main Tel: (503) 256-3180
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 nutrition and exercise therapy and therapy and counseling.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,765 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,295 |
Financial Aid
University Of Western States participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 40% | $2,630 |
| Institutional Grant | 20% | $650 |
| Federal Grant | 40% | $2,305 |
| Pell Grant | 40% | $2,305 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 80% | $6,792 |
| Federal Loan | 80% | $6,792 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Western States:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logan College of Chiropractic | Chesterfield, MO | 1,143 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | 19,471 |
| 3 | California State University-Chico | Chico, CA | 17,132 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI | 8,839 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 34,244 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Brownsville | Brownsville, TX | 17,189 |
| 7 | Texas State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | 29,105 |
| 8 | SUNY College at Cortland | Cortland, NY | 7,234 |
| 9 | The University of Texas-Pan American | Edinburg, TX | 17,534 |
| 10 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | 32,746 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 99 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 19 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 15 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 18 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 449 in 2009-2010 (1,337 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 14% of enrolled students and graduate students are 86%.
Students under 25 years old represent 25% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Western States offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Chiropractic (DC)
SCIENCE
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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