Western University of Health Sciences
Founded 1977
President Daniel Wilson (President)
Fees USD 42,000
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Western University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit health sciences university founded in 1977 in Pomona, California. WesternU offers professional health sciences education across nine colleges including osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, optometry, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatric medicine, and nursing. The university is known for its patient-centered, interprofessional approach to health education and enrolls approximately 3,500 students.
Colleges
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific — Top US DO program
- College of Pharmacy — ACPE-accredited PharmD
- College of Veterinary Medicine — DVM program
- College of Optometry — OD program
- College of Dental Medicine — DDS program
- College of Allied Health Professions — PA, PT, and OT programs
How to Apply
- DO Application: AACOMAS
- PharmD: PharmCAS
- DVM: VMCAS
- Acceptance Rates: 5–20% depending on program
Key Deadlines
- DO Deadline: March 1