in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Music, Clinical Doctorate in Audiology, and Doctor of Education. The university is composed of the following colleges:
=== Accreditations and approvals ===
The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Specific programs or academic units are accredited or approved by specialized organization:
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
American Chemical Society
American Speech and Hearing Association
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Computing Sciences Accreditation Board
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
National Association of Schools of Music
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Recreation and Park Association
Planning Accreditation Board
=== Rankings ===
In the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, Western is ranked 18th in Regional Universities West and …
