California Western is located in a large city, in San Diego, California. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at California Western top out at the Master's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at California Western often study law.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
California Western offers classes to 878 students (825 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
California Western School Of Law
225 Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101-3046
General Phone: (619) 525-7073
Admissions Phone: (619) 525-1401
Financial Aid Phone: (619) 525-7060
http://www.cwsl.edu
California Western awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 370 | law, foreign lawyers, US law |
Number of programs and degrees for California Western in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 346 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 2 |
In 2005, California Western had a total enrollment of 878 students (825 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 2% |
| First Professional | 98% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (619) 525-1401
Financial Aid:
California Western participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1310300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (619) 525-7060
California Western has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $135,084 | 15 | $114,669 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $129,914 | 18 | $108,863 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets California Western Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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