Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) is a non-profit, private, graduate school for the health professions. The university's main campus includes 19 major buildings on 22 acres (8.9 ha) in downtown Pomona, California. In 2011, the university opened an additional campus in Lebanon, Oregon.
Founded in 1977 with a student body of 36, WesternU now has more than 3,200 students . The College of Veterinary Medicine (opened 2003) was the first veterinary school to open in the country in 20 years. WesternU is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in California, offering 22 academic programs in nine colleges.
All of the health care programs have professional accreditation, and the university is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The medical school (COMP) is also accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 2663 students
- $0.00 avg tuition
309 E 2nd St
Pomona,
CA
91766-1854
(909) 623-6116
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www.westernu.edu/financial-about
Western University of Health Sciences
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| AP Credits | Yes |
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Western University of Health Sciences
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
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| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $20,250.00 | $20,250.00 | $20,250.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
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| Room and Board | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $53.00 |
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Western University of Health Sciences
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
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| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | X | |||
| Physician Assistant | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
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Schools Near Western University of Health Sciences
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pomona College | 2.7mi |
| Keck Graduate Institute | 2.7mi |
| DeVry University-California | 3.2mi |
| University of La Verne | 3.3mi |
| Claremont Graduate University | 3.7mi |
| Scripps College | 3.8mi |
| Claremont McKenna College | 3.9mi |
| Harvey Mudd College | 3.9mi |
| Claremont School of Theology | 4.0mi |
| Pitzer College | 4.0mi |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 4.2mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-San Dimas | 5.1mi |
| Life Pacific College | 5.5mi |
| Mt. San Antonio College | 5.7mi |
| Westwood College-Inland Empire | 5.9mi |
