UWS Fact Sheet
Mission
To advance the science and art of integrated health care through excellence in education and patient care.
Vision
Quality of life and wellness are advanced through transformative education and health care.
UWS Core Values
Core values are fundamental concepts that support our mission and goals, shape the culture, and exemplify the university identity. Essentially, they answer the question, “Why do we do what we do at UWS?”
Student-Focus
Inclusivity Professionalism Best Practices
About UWS
Whole-Person Health Curiosity
University of Western States (UWS) offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidenceinformed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client.
The university is at the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs. As a leader in health sciences education since 1904, UWS provides integrated, evidenceinformed curricula grounded in our dedication to current research and practices.
Accreditors
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
University of Western States is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at University of Western States maintains programmatic accreditation from the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).
Student Demographics
GENDER
RACE/ETHNICITY