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University of Western States

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world rank  4390

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Overview

Founded in 1904, the University of Western States is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Portland (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Oregon. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Western States (UWS) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Western States (UWS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 120-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Western States's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Western States's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Western States' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

University of Western States's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UWS
Founded 1904
Motto For the good of the patient
Colours Purple and gold
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 8000 NE Tillamook Street
Portland
97213 Oregon
United States
University of Western States's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Western States Phone Number +1 (503) 256 3180
University of Western States Fax Number +1 (503) 251 5723

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Western States's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Western States's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Western States's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Western States.

University of Western States: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported 7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
Not reported 7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Western States's admission information.

University of Western States's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Western States's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Western States a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Western States's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of Western States's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Western States's Admission Office Admission Office

2900 NE 132nd Avenue
Portland 97230
(503) 251 5734
(800) 641 5641

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Western States.

University of Western States's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Western States has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


University of Western States's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Western States's Control Type Control Type

University of Western States is a private higher education institution.


University of Western States's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Western States is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Western States's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Western States's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Western States does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of Western States's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority graduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Professional-dominant

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Western States's main facilities:


University of Western States's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Western States's Library

University of Western States's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 8,414 physical volumes, 1,997 physical media, 547 digital/electronic media and 40 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. University of Western States's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University of Western States's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Western States's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Western States's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Western States's main services:


University of Western States's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Western States's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

University of Western States's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Western States's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Western States's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Western States's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Western States is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1986


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Western States's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Western States 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

University of Western States's Facebook page University of Western States's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Western States's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Western States's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Western States's YouTube channel University of Western States's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Western States's Instagram page University of Western States's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Western States's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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