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University of Western States

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

University of Western States

8000 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, Oregon 97213

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Phone

(503) 256-3180

Website
https://www.uws.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Western States is to improve the health of society and advance the science and art of integrated health care through leadership and excellence in health sciences education, service, and the enhancement of knowledge through research and scholarship.

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Mission Statement

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The mission of the University of Western States is to improve the health of society and advance the science and art of integrated health care through leadership and excellence in health sciences education, service, and the enhancement of knowledge through research and scholarship.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information
Graduate

In state

$10,716

Out of state

$10,716

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

Not Available

Personal Expenses

Not Available

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
  • Performance and Sport Psychology
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
      • A program that prepares individuals to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counseling services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crises. Includes instruction in human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling, personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and applicable laws and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of dietetics and the biomedical and nutrition sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs as part of clinical treatment and therapy programs, and to manage health care facility food services. Includes instruction in human nutrition, nutrient metabolism, the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition as a treatment regime, planning and directing hospital food service programs, diet and nutrition analysis and planning, supervision of food storage and preparation, special diets, client education, and professional standards and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • PSYCHOLOGY
    • Performance and Sport Psychology
      • A program that focuses on the motor, physiological, and psychosocial aspects of sport behavior. Includes instruction in applied sport psychology, clinical mental health counseling, coaching, exercise physiology, ethical performance enhancement; human development, leadership and team building, mind-body practices, neuroscience, and personality and health. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$50
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
66%
Male Students
34%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian53.01%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities31.4%
  3. Black4.56%
  4. Asian3.92%
  5. Not Specified3.92%
  6. Hispanic/Latino2.83%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.18%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.18%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,754

Undergraduate students

132

Graduate students

1,622

Full Time Students
48%
Part Time Students
52%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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