PrivateSuburbanWestern University of Health Sciences
WesternU
Pomona, California 91766-1854
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private suburban college in Pomona
Western University of Health Sciences is a private suburban institution in Pomona, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
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History & Fun Facts
- •WesternU was established in 1977 as the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), offering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.
- •Upon its foundation in 1977, the WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine was the only osteopathic medical school west of the Rocky Mountains.
- •In 1986, the college began offering a second degree, the Master of Science in Health Professions Education.
- •Four years later in 1990, the physician assistant program opened, which in 2000 grew into a master's level program.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Programs (15)
Student Body
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment