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in the USAUniversity of Western States is a very small not-for-profit LGBT-friendly college located in 
Portland, 
Oregon. The college was founded in 1904 and is currently offering bachelor's, certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees in 4 programs.
 University of Western States is inexpensive: tuition is around $10,000 a year. If you seek a cheaper alternative, check 
Affordable Colleges in Oregon listing.
 Recent studies showed that University of Western States area is safe: the school is reported to have 
 an excellent rating for campus crime.
Based on 
66 evaluation factors, University of Western States LGBTQ-friendly program ranks in Top 50 LGBTQ-Friendly Schools in 
USA and The Best LGBTQ-Friendly School in 
Oregon. Major competing LGBTQ-friendly schools for this school are 
City University of Seattle and 
Bastyr University in Kenmore. See the details about all six competitors as well as list of available LGBTQ-friendly majors below. 
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School ranking:
Best LGBTQ-Friendly School in 
OregonSecond Best LGBTQ-Friendly School in the 
Northwest#50 LGBTQ-Friendly School in 
USAProgram rankings:
State Ranking
Best LGBT-Friendly Psychology Program in Oregon
Best LGBT-Friendly Medical Program in Oregon
Best LGBT-Friendly Biology Program in Oregon
Regional Ranking
Best LGBT-Friendly Biology Program in the Northwest
Second Best LGBT-Friendly Psychology Program in the Northwest
Second Best LGBT-Friendly Medical Program in the Northwest
National Ranking
#22 LGBT-Friendly Biology Program in USA
#22 LGBT-Friendly Psychology Program in USA
#35 LGBT-Friendly Medical Program in USA
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See how University of Western States is ranked among 
graduate schools in Oregon.
University of Western States
8000 NE Tillamook Street
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: (503) 256-3180
Website: 
www.uws.eduLocation map:
