Founded in 1924, the California Western School of Law is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San Diego (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, California Western School of Law (CWSL) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. California Western School of Law (CWSL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 101-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CWSL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Address | 225 Cedar Street San Diego 92101-3046 California United States |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of California Western School of Law is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify California Western School of Law's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of California Western School of Law categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at California Western School of Law.
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Not reported | 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) |
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Not reported | 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 30-39% making it a very selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.
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California Western School of Law's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 58,559 physical volumes, 658 physical mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. California Western School of Law's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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California Western School of Law is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1962
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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