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Western States Chiropractic College is located in a large city, in Portland, Oregon. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Western States Chiropractic College top out at the Bachelor'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 Western States Chiropractic College often study science and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at Western States Chiropractic College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Western States Chiropractic College offers classes to 423 students (423 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Western States Chiropractic College
2900 NE 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230-3099
General Phone: (503) 256-3180
Admissions Phone: (503) 251-5734
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 251-5709
http://www.wschiro.edu
Western States Chiropractic College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 131 | chiropractic |
| Science | 18 | biological and biomedical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Western States Chiropractic College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 131 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 18 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Western States Chiropractic College had a total enrollment of 423 students (423 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 19% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 251-5734
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,533 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,533 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Western States Chiropractic College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1230900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 251-5709
Western States Chiropractic College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
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 | 5 | $70,300 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $61,788 | 4 | $53,075 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $40,667 | 4 | $53,475 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $41,025 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $56,595 | 11 | $52,209 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western States Chiropractic College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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