Western University of Health Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Pomona.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,847 students attend the school.Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students3,847 |
Student to Faculty Ratio- |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Master's degree | 9 | 89 |
Post-master's certificate | 6 | 33 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 4 | 20 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1996 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 09/11/2011 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $840/credit | |
In State Students | $840/credit | |
Out of State Students | $840/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
FNP | 50 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
Student Population
0
Undergrads
3,847
Graduates
2,310
Women
1,537
Men
98%
Full-time
2%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
36% |
Asian |
31% |
Hispanic |
13% |
Two or more races |
9% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.