Other · DOL Form 5500 · 2023

University of Western States Retirement Plan

Data updated 2026-08-11

$38M
Total assets
133
Participants
82nd
Percentile by assets
$288,566
Avg per participant
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Official DOL plan name: University of Western States 403(b) Plan · Sponsored by University of Western States · Oregon · Educational Services

$38M in assets, 133 participants

University of Western States's University of Western States 403(b) Plan reported $38M in total assets and 133 participants in its 2023 DOL Form 5500 filing, ranking in the 82nd percentile by assets among filed plans. Figures are as reported by the plan sponsor to the Department of Labor, not audited or endorsed by PlainRetire.

  • 82nd percentile by assets (of 127,072 plans)
  • #2,571 in Educational Services (3,735 peers)

Coverage in Oregon

University of Western States 403(b) Plan covers 133 participants in Oregon, about 30% of the average Oregon filer (state average ~443 per filing). Assets: $38M.

$38M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
133
covered participants
82nd
percentile by assets (of 127,072 plans)
$288,566
avg assets per participant

What changed between DOL Form 5500 filings

plan year 2022 → plan year 2023

  • University of Western States 403(b) Plan reported net income rose from -$4M in the plan year 2022 filing to $4M in the plan year 2023 filing.
  • University of Western States 403(b) Plan end-of-year assets rose from $34M in the plan year 2022 filing to $38M in the plan year 2023 filing.

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State

Participants vs Oregon filers

In Oregon, the average filing covers about 443 participants across 1,736 plans. University of Western States 403(b) Plan reports 133 participants - about 30% of that state average ($38M EOY assets).

Oregon filing particulars

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$34M
Net Assets (End of Year)$38M
Net Income$4M
Employer EIN930309970
Plan Effective Date1975-08-13
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (University of Western States)

$32M$34M$36M$38M$40M 202220232024 $34.2M $39M ▲ +14.2%
Total plan assets by year, all University of Western States plans on file
Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 134 $34M
2023 1 133 $38M
2024 1 121 $39M

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University of Western States 403(b) Plan vs. nearby Other plans in Oregon, assets vs. participants

University of Western States 403(b) Plan vs. nearby Other plans in Oregon, assets vs. participants Scatter plot of 6 data points. -5000050001000015000 -0.500.511.52 Total assets ($B) Participants University of Wester…Legacy Health 403(b)…Asante 403b PlanSt. Charles Health S…Samaritan Health Ser…Lewis & Clark Colleg…
University of Western States 403(b) Plan vs. nearby Other plans in Oregon, assets vs. participants

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did University of Western States 403(b) Plan assets move in 2023?
University of Western States 403(b) Plan grew at a solid clip - up 12.3% during 2023, from $34M to $38M. Reported net income was $4M.
How have University of Western States plan assets changed over time?
Across 3 plan years on file (2022-2024), University of Western States's sponsor-wide assets grew 14.2%, from $34M to $39M.
Where does University of Western States 403(b) Plan rank by assets among Form 5500 filers?
University of Western States 403(b) Plan ranks in the 82nd percentile by end-of-year assets among 127,072 plans that reported assets for plan year 2023 (in the top quartile of all filed plans by assets).
Which Other plans are similar in size to University of Western States 403(b) Plan?
Among Other plans in other states, the closest by assets is Columbus College of Art and Design Retirement Plan in OH ($38M, 179 participants).

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