“Private health sciences university in Portland, Oregon; the second-oldest chiropractic university in the world.”
University of Western States (UWS) is a private health science-focused university in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1904 as Western States Chiropractic College, it is the second-oldest chiropractic university in the world and offers programs in chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and behavioral health.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Flagship DC program with 120 years of evidence-based, whole-person chiropractic education.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
