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Western University of Health Sciences, popularly referred to as WesternU, was founded in 1977. This private, graduate school sits on 25 acres of land in Pomona, California. WesternU's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year.
Western University of Health Sciences offers a large number of master’s and doctorate degree programs in the various fields of health professions. The academic divisions of the university include:
Western University of Health Sciences supports over 70 student clubs and organizations. Among those on campus include the American Medical Student Association, Complementary and Alternative Research and Education, Humor as Medicine, International Medicine Club, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Lambda and Friends: GLBT/Straight, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club, and Sigma Sigma Phi.
The campus of Western University Of Health Sciences is in Pomona, CA, 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 Doctoral degree.
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.
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 2007, Western University Of Health Sciences had 2,254 students enrolled (2,226 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Western University Of Health Sciences
309 E 2nd St
Pomona, CA 91766-1854
General Phone: (909) 623-6116
http://www.westernu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 269 | osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, health professions |
| Medical Support And Technology | 97 | physician assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 31 | physical therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 13 | registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 5 | pharmacy courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Western University Of Health Sciences in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 261 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 122 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 31 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Western University Of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 2,254 students (2,226 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 81% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 38% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 60% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
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 |
Financial Aid:
Western University Of Health Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2482700)
Western University Of Health Sciences has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $128,678 | 8 | $126,766 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $102,713 | 15 | $92,764 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $91,970 | 26 | $86,841 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $68,679 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $96,956 | 51 | $94,091 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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