Western States Chiropractic College

Western States Chiropractic College, also known as WSCC, is an institute of higher education located in Northeast Portland, Oregon. It was established in 1904 and was the first chiropractic college to get a federally funded research donation through the United States Health Resources and Services Administration. The college offers bachelor’s and doctor’s degrees in diverse areas of study, including chiropractic sciences, basic sciences and radiology.

Western States Chiropractic College hosts many student clubs and organizations, such as the Associated Student Body, the Sports Med Club, the LDSSA Student Association and the Canadian Chiropractic Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and science.
• High male/female ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 453 in 2007-2008 (436 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 6% of enrolled students and graduate students are 94%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Western States Chiropractic College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.