Western University Of Health Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences, also referred to as WesternU, is located in Pomona, California, United States. It was established in 1977. Philip Pumerantz, PhD, served as the founding president of WesternU.

The university campus spreads across an area of more than 20 acres and comprises of nine major buildings. More than 2,000 students enroll in the university every year. WesternU is organized into the following academic colleges:

• College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
• College of Allied Health Professions
• College of Graduate Nursing
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Veterinary Medicine

Students of the university are involved in several clubs and organizations including the American College of Family Practitioners, American Medical Women's Association, Armenian Student Association, and Biomedical Research and Literature Club.

Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in medicine.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,254 in 2007-2008 (522 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 21% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 79%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Western University Of Health Sciences participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.