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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Loma Linda University
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Vanguard University of Southern California
29 miles away |
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30 miles away |
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39 miles away |
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Mount Saint Mary's University
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1996 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 09/11/2011 - Current |
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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% |
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Hispanic |
13% |
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Two or more races |
9% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
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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.
