All schools
PrivateUrban

University of Western States

Western States Chiropractic College

Portland, Oregon 97213

Visit website

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Sciences-focusedTight-knitUrban

Known for biology — close-knit campus

University of Western States is a private urban institution in Portland, Oregon. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 0 undergraduates. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $27,382 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1904
Type
Private university

Campus Visits

46 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, May 29 · Campus Tour

Plan Your Visit

Acceptance
SAT Avg
0Students
Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$27,382Earnings 10yr

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (13)

Student Body

Undergrads
0
Gender Split
0% / 0%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$26,840
10 Years$27,382

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History University of Western States traces its history to the Marsh School and Cure, founded in 1904 by John and Eva Marsh.
  • In 1967 the name became Western States Chiropractic College.
  • In 1973, Western States relocated to its current 22-acre (8.
  • The institution name changed again to University of Western States in 2010.
  • Western States added a new $4 million lecture hall in 2001, and a $3.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

126Very High

Estimated from OR state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K
5 mi(9 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
143 mi(248 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
536 mi(929 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR4 mi
SEA Seattle-Tacoma133 mi
BOI Boise341 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2528 mi · ~73h 2m drive
New York, NY2434 mi · ~70h 19m drive
Hartford, CT2468 mi · ~71h 18m drive
Providence, RI2526 mi · ~72h 58m drive
Albany, NY2393 mi · ~69h 8m drive
Syracuse, NY2271 mi · ~65h 36m drive
Rochester, NY2199 mi · ~63h 32m drive
Buffalo, NY2145 mi · ~61h 58m drive
Philadelphia, PA2401 mi · ~69h 22m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2155 mi · ~62h 15m drive
Harrisburg, PA2309 mi · ~66h 42m drive
Newark, NJ2426 mi · ~70h 5m drive
Washington, DC2342 mi · ~67h 39m drive
Baltimore, MD2351 mi · ~67h 55m drive
Atlanta, GA2164 mi · ~62h 31m drive
Charlotte, NC2280 mi · ~65h 52m drive
Raleigh, NC2367 mi · ~68h 23m drive
Miami, FL2701 mi · ~78h 2m drive
Orlando, FL2521 mi · ~72h 50m drive
Tampa, FL2497 mi · ~72h 8m drive
Nashville, TN1961 mi · ~56h 39m drive
New Orleans, LA2056 mi · ~59h 24m drive
Richmond, VA2366 mi · ~68h 21m drive
Chicago, IL1750 mi · ~50h 33m drive
Detroit, MI1960 mi · ~56h 37m drive
Minneapolis, MN1418 mi · ~40h 58m drive
St. Louis, MO1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive
Kansas City, MO1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive
Indianapolis, IN1876 mi · ~54h 12m drive
Columbus, OH2024 mi · ~58h 28m drive
Cleveland, OH2045 mi · ~59h 5m drive
Milwaukee, WI1710 mi · ~49h 24m drive
Dallas, TX1628 mi · ~47h 2m drive
Houston, TX1830 mi · ~52h 52m drive
Austin, TX1704 mi · ~49h 14m drive
San Antonio, TX1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive
Los Angeles, CA826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
San Francisco, CA536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
San Diego, CA932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
Seattle, WA143 mi · ~4h 8m drive
Portland, OR5 mi · ~9 min drive
Denver, CO977 mi · ~28h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1004 mi · ~29h drive
Salt Lake City, UT631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Honolulu, HI2599 mi · ~75h 5m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Deadline Calendar

University of Western States Application Checklist

Decision Notifications