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University of Western States

#2544 in US ranking Portland, OR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$12,639

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Western States?

Reported UWS social events have included a Halloween party, a Christmas gala and a Talent/No-Talent Show. They offer examples of gatherings outside class, though a past event listing does not establish that each takes place every year.

For students in tightly scheduled professional programs, the practical question is which events are available to their cohort and whether online students can participate. A current student-events calendar is a better guide to this year's activities than an older list of traditions.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Western States?

UWS does not report college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Applicants should therefore plan on arranging their own accommodation rather than expect a residence-hall assignment.

A privately rented room or apartment also means arranging food and transportation independently; students should not assume that a campus meal plan is part of enrollment. Before signing a lease, check the locations and hours of required classes and clinical work, not just the campus address. Housing and food estimates used for financial aid are planning allowances, not a guarantee that a student can obtain accommodation at that price.

University of Western States Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

10

University of Western States Campus at a Glance

Campus size
22 acres

University of Western States Career Help & Outcomes

Other information:

Individual job placement

Full - time undergraduates only

University of Western States Library Services and Resources

Main library name

W. A. Buden Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Western States Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Western States Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.