# University of Western States (uws.edu)
> A non-profit health sciences university in Portland, OR specializing in chiropractic, naturopathic, occupational therapy, sports medicine, and performance psychology.

Founded in 1904, UWS has a century-plus history in integrative health education, offering professional doctoral and master's programs with strong emphasis on clinical training and licensure preparation.

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## Priority Programs

- [Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)](https://www.uws.edu/academics/programs/chiropractic/doctor-of-chiropractic/)  
  CCE-accredited Doctor of Chiropractic program preparing students to sit for NBCE licensure exams and enter chiropractic practice.

- [M.S. in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine](https://www.uws.edu/academics/programs/clinical-nutrition-functional-medicine/ms/)  
  Master's program focused on clinical nutrition, functional medicine principles, and evidence-based dietary intervention.

- [M.S. in Sports Medicine](https://www.uws.edu/academics/programs/sports-medicine/ms/)  
  Graduate program focused on sports injury prevention, rehabilitation, and integrative sports health.

- [M.S. in Sport Performance Psychology](https://www.uws.edu/academics/programs/sport-performance-psychology/ms/)  
  Master's program preparing students for careers in sports psychology and performance enhancement.

- [Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)](https://www.uws.edu/academics/programs/occupational-therapy/doctor-of-occupational-therapy/)  
  Hybrid OTD program (three on-campus residencies) with ACOTE candidacy status; prepares graduates for NBCOT certification.

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## Degree Levels

- **Doctoral Degrees:** D.C., O.T.D., E.d.D., D.C.N.  
- **Master's Degrees:** Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine, Sports Medicine, Sport and Performance Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

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## Accreditation & Licensure

- [Institutional Accreditation – NWCCU](https://www.uws.edu/why-uws/)  
  UWS is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

- [Chiropractic Program Accreditation – CCE](https://www.uws.edu/why-uws/)  
  The D.C. program is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.

- [Occupational Therapy Program – ACOTE Candidacy](https://www.uws.edu/academics/programs/occupational-therapy/doctor-of-occupational-therapy/)  
  OTD program is in applicant/candidacy status with ACOTE.

- [Professional Licensure Disclosure](https://www.uws.edu/academics/regulatory-information/professional-licensure-disclosure/)  
  Details on licensure eligibility, NBCE exam performance, and state-by-state requirements.

- UWS participates in NC-SARA for online education (covers 49 states + PR & USVI).

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## Tuition & Financial Aid

### Tuition by Program (2026–2027)

| Program | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) | $12,632 per term (flat rate) |
| Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) | $11,350 per term (flat rate) |
| Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) | $16,840 per semester (flat rate) |
| Ed.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology | $818 per credit hour |
| Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (D.C.N.) | $799 per credit hour |
| M.S. in Sport Performance Psychology | $684 per credit hour |
| M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | $684 per credit hour |
| Applied Sport Psychology Graduate Certificate | $684 per credit hour |
| M.S. in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine | $641 per credit hour |
| Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine Graduate Certificate | $641 per credit hour |
| M.S. in Sports Medicine | $524 per credit hour |
| Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Certificate | $300 tuition deposit |

### Financial Aid Resources

- [Scholarships](https://www.uws.edu/admissions/financing-your-future/scholarships/)  
  Institutional scholarship opportunities available to eligible students across programs.

- [External Scholarships](https://www.uws.edu/admissions/financing-your-future/external-scholarships/)  
  Curated list of external funding sources and third-party scholarships for UWS students.

- [Federal Financial Aid](https://www.uws.edu/admissions/financing-your-future/federal-financial-aid/)  
  Information on Title IV federal aid eligibility, grants, and federal loan options.

- [Private Financial Aid](https://www.uws.edu/admissions/financing-your-future/private-financial-aid/)  
  Guidance on private loans and external funding sources for students needing additional support.

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## Structured Data Examples

- [EducationalOrganization Schema – Homepage](https://www.uws.edu/)  
  The homepage includes `EducationalOrganization` JSON-LD structured data with program types and location information.

- [FAQ Schema – Program Pages](https://www.uws.edu/academics/programs/)  
  All program pages include `FAQPage` JSON-LD structured data surfacing common questions and answers about admissions, curriculum, and licensure.

- [Article Schema – Blog](https://www.uws.edu/blog/)  
  Blog posts include `Article` JSON-LD structured data to support indexing and discovery of health sciences and integrative medicine content.

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## Additional Student Resources

- [Apply Now](https://www.uws.edu/apply-now/)  
  Official graduate and professional program application portal.

- [Request Information](https://www.uws.edu/request-info/)  
  Form connecting prospective students with admissions advisors.

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## Notes

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