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University of Western States

Portland, OR, USA

The University of Western States is the second oldest chiropractic institution in the United States and a school of integrated healthcare. In addition to its College of Chiropractic program, the UWS College of Graduate Studies offers degrees in six fields including Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and Sport and Performance Psychology. The University operates three health centers and a diagnostic imaging center throughout the greater Portland region. While UWS is a non-residential campus, the office of student services helps students find housing in the area and the campus is accessible via train and bus.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
57%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,141
Total Number of Undergrads
11
Academic Calendar

Quarter

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Aid & Grants

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,001
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$123

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
55%
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,600

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