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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.
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Campus Location2900 NE 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230-3099
USA
Main Tel: (503) 256-3180
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Western States Chiropractic College HighlightsWhere Western States Chiropractic College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| First-professional degree | 127 | 1 | | Bachelor | 19 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 4 | 1 | | First-professional certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Western States Chiropractic College was 453 in 2007 (453 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 2% of enrolled students and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 98%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,955 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,295 |
Financial Aid: Western States Chiropractic College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 22 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 10 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 4 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (128 awarded) SCIENCE (19 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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