Western University of Health Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2973 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #836 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #768 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 2 | In Pomona |
| #512 of 1,002 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Graduates
- 3,625
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- westernu.edu
Western University of Health Sciences Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 8% acceptance rate for Western University of Health Sciences based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
1 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Asian | 1492 (41%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1169 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 606 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 129 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 112 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 57 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,437 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,437 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,437 |
| Fee in-district | $40 |
| Fee in-state | $40 |
| Fee out-of-state | $40 |
Western University of Health Sciences majors
Western University of Health Sciences has granted 232 master's across 6 programs and 778 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western University of Health Sciences.
| Major | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 318 | |
| Pharmacy | 118 | |
| Veterinary Medicine | 106 | |
| Physician Assistant | 95 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 82 | |
| Dentistry | 72 | |
| Optometry | 69 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 51 | |
| Podiatric Medicine & Podiatry | 40 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 31 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 8 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 7 | |
| Nursing Administration | 4 | |
| Grand Total | 232 | 778 |
Publications & Citations
Western University of Health Sciences has published 9,017 scientific papers with 187,959 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Psychology, Pathology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 25 | 232 |
| 1993 | 23 | 242 |
| 1994 | 26 | 329 |
| 1995 | 23 | 308 |
| 1996 | 20 | 347 |
| 1997 | 31 | 440 |
| 1998 | 41 | 402 |
| 1999 | 57 | 494 |
| 2000 | 59 | 716 |
| 2001 | 67 | 804 |
| 2002 | 95 | 976 |
| 2003 | 73 | 1203 |
| 2004 | 79 | 1374 |
| 2005 | 114 | 1604 |
| 2006 | 142 | 2151 |
| 2007 | 133 | 2370 |
| 2008 | 136 | 2645 |
| 2009 | 217 | 3201 |
| 2010 | 212 | 3616 |
| 2011 | 269 | 4154 |
| 2012 | 299 | 4946 |
| 2013 | 425 | 6093 |
| 2014 | 470 | 7213 |
| 2015 | 437 | 8621 |
| 2016 | 393 | 8898 |
| 2017 | 442 | 9870 |
| 2018 | 543 | 10756 |
| 2019 | 505 | 11935 |
| 2020 | 617 | 15512 |
| 2021 | 710 | 17378 |
| 2022 | 674 | 17892 |
| 2023 | 655 | 18327 |
| 2024 | 667 | 18955 |
General info
| Founded | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Motto | The Discipline of Learning. The Art of Caring. |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,143 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers |
Location and contacts
| Address | 309 E 2nd St Pomona, California, 91766-1854 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 152,000 |
| Phone | 9096236116 |