Western State University-College Of Law-Argosy
Location and Contact Information
1111 N State College BlvdFullerton, CA 92831-3014
USA
Main Tel: (714) 738-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Western State University College of Law, also known as WSU, is an institute of higher education located in Fullerton, California, United States. It was founded in 1966. WSU is the oldest law school in Orange County. The institute is dedicated to providing students with the support, guidance, and training. WSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in areas of legal studies. The institute is home to an onsite legal clinic.
WSU offers an active life for the students. The college offers a combination of traditional skills training, legal doctrine, and leading educational methodology. WSU also offers career related counseling and services to the students. WSU has an Alumni Association, which organizes events and programs such as alumni get-together.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of law.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
WSU College Of Law participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(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 Western State University-College Of Law-Argosy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix School of Law | Phoenix, AZ | 335 |
| 2 | College of Court Reporting | Hobart, IN | 236 |
| 3 | Charleston School of Law | Charleston, SC | 616 |
| 4 | Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | 350 |
| 5 | University of California Hastings College of Law | San Francisco, CA | 1,306 |
| 6 | Widener University-Harrisburg Campus | Harrisburg, PA | 530 |
| 7 | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Lansing, MI | 3,725 |
| 8 | Albany Law School | Albany, NY | 784 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 83 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 9 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 7 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 384 in 2009-2010 (436 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 35% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
WSU College Of Law 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)
LAW
- Law (LLB, JD)