University of Western States

Located in northeast Portland, Oregon, the University of Western States is a private health sciences institution specializing in integrated healthcare education. The 22-acre suburban campus houses academic facilities and research centers dedicated to chiropractic medicine, clinical mental health counseling, sports medicine, and functional nutrition. Founded in 1904 as the Pacific Chiropractic College, UWS maintains its position as one of the oldest chiropractic education institutions in the United States, offering doctoral, master's, and certificate programs focused on evidence-based practice and integrative healthcare approaches. The university's primary academic focus centers on its Doctor of Chiropractic program, while also offering graduate degrees in sports medicine, clinical mental health counseling, and human nutrition and functional medicine. The campus provides clinical training facilities where students gain practical experience treating patients under faculty supervision.