University of Western States
Portland, OR
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Students
959
Fall 2024
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University
Setting
Urban
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Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
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FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedUniversity of Western States does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $60,285, above the $35,320 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Oregon.
It was flagged in the December 2025 release and came off the list when the Department refreshed the data on 22 March 2026, so news coverage from December may still name it.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
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Portland, OR 97213
Academics
Studying online: most students study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 567 of University of Western States's 979 students (58%) were enrolled entirely at a distance.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
University of Western States reported conferring credentials in 6 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About University of Western States
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- Where is University of Western States located?
- University of Western States is located in Portland, OR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Western States?
- University of Western States is a private university based in OR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- How many students attend University of Western States?
- University of Western States reports total enrollment of approximately 959 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much do graduates of University of Western States earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $27,382 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Western States. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about University of Western States?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Western States.
- Does University of Western States get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of Western States's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $60,285, above the $35,320 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Oregon, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program. It was flagged in the December 2025 release and came off the list when the Department refreshed the data on 22 March 2026, so news coverage from December may still name it.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 6 fields University of Western States reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | 128 | Graduate |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 128 | Graduate |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 89 | Bachelor's |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 87 | Graduate |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 17 | Graduate |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 9 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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CampusPin. (2024). University of Western States, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/university-of-western-states
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