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The campus of Western University Of Health Sciences is in Pomona, California, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Western University Of Health Sciences include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Western University Of Health Sciences is known for its programs in medicine and medical assistant and technician.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
Western University Of Health Sciences has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Western University Of Health Sciences had 1,885 students enrolled (1,872 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Western University Of Health Sciences
309 E 2nd St
Pomona, CA 91766-1854
General Phone: (909) 623-6116
Admissions Phone: (909) 469-5335
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 469-5353
http://www.westernu.edu
Western University Of Health Sciences awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 278 | osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, health professions |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 98 | physician assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Western University Of Health Sciences in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 269 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 130 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Western University Of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 1,885 students (1,872 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 80% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 40% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 56% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pomona, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 469-5335
Financial Aid:
Western University Of Health Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2482700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 469-5353
Western University Of Health Sciences has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 29 | $116,095 | 9 | $120,896 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 18 | $104,698 | 14 | $94,067 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $86,513 | 25 | $79,598 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 62 | $105,872 | 49 | $90,918 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western University Of Health Sciences Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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