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About University of Western States
University of Western States (formerly known as Western States Chiropractic College) is an integrated health sciences university that offers a variety of health and wellness degrees, including a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Founded in 1904, UWS is the second oldest chiropractic university in the world. The university has just under 1,000 students enrolled in both online and on campus programs in Portland, Oregon.
University of Western States Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#2201 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Oregon
#27 of 88
2024 Best Private Colleges in Oregon
#19 of 62
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at University of Western States is Medical followed by Biomedical, Parks & Recreation.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from University of Western States within four or six years.