University of Western States Acceptance Rate & Tuition

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

University of Western States is a private research university in Portland, Oregon. University of Western States awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,382 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 0 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
  • Full-Time Faculty: 28.5%

University of Western States: what the data shows

Common questions about University of Western States, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is University of Western States?

University of Western States is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97213).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is University of Western States public or private?

University of Western States is a Private Non-profit institution.

How big is University of Western States?

Total enrollment: 0 students.

Graduate enrollment: 959 students.

What do graduates of University of Western States earn?

Median earnings: $26,840 six years after entry; $27,382 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

0.00% of students receive Pell grants.

What is University of Western States known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is University of Western States a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $27,382 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Western States was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

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2024 Value

In 2024 University of Western States had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for University of Western States.

Financial Aid by Income Level

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Western States was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Western States in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

The student body is about 0% male and 0% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.0%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Western States in 2024 is 0 students.

Graduate enrollment is about 959 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 0.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from University of Western States completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Chiropractic: 54% male / 46% female
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 51% male / 49% female
  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist: 12% male / 88% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for University of Western States.

Return on Investment

$27,382 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

Financial value analysis for University of Western States.

Top Programs by Completions

7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Chiropractic: 160 completions

2. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 149 completions

3. Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist: 91 completions

4. Performance and Sport Psychology: 73 completions

5. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 47 completions

6. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 12 completions

7. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: 1 completions

Most popular programs at University of Western States.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for University of Western States graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Western States from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 28.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,650
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,511

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

University of Western States is a private non-profit institution located in Portland, OR, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Chiropractic, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. Student body composition includes White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.0%).

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities

Location

Portland, OR 97213

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

University of Western States provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Western States located?

University of Western States is located in Portland, OR.

How much does University of Western States cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at University of Western States?

University of Western States reports total enrollment of about 0 students, White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of University of Western States earn?

Median earnings are $26,840 six years after entry and $27,382 ten years after entry.

Is University of Western States public or private?

University of Western States is a private nonprofit institution located in Portland, OR.

Is University of Western States an HBCU?

No. University of Western States is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is University of Western States a tribal college?

No. University of Western States is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is University of Western States a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Western States does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).

Is University of Western States religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for University of Western States in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Portland, Oregon city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Oregon

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.