Western University Of Health Sciences
Location and Contact Information
309 E 2nd StPomona, CA 91766-1854
USA
Main Tel: (909) 623-6116
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
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 (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine and therapy and counseling.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
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.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Western University Of Health Sciences:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern Nevada | Henderson, NV | 785 |
| 2 | Southern California College of Optometry | Fullerton, CA | 385 |
| 3 | New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | 461 |
| 4 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | New York, NY | 902 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Boston, MA | 3,909 |
| 6 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | 11,857 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 3,236 |
| 8 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 26,496 |
| 9 | Texas A&M Health Science Center | College Station, TX | 1,695 |
| 10 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | 12,974 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 482 | 5 |
| Master | 155 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 39 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 71 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 76 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,393 in 2009-2010 (2,384 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 23% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Western University Of Health Sciences offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist