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University of the West is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 240 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1990 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in
Rosemead,
California.
University of the West is ranked in
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Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
12
Fair
University of the West will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.
University of the West deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 12 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, General Studies, Psychology, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about
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It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
75%
Fair
University of the West student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.
The graduation rate at University of the West is below average - 52%. About 77% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at University of the West is great - 5:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the
Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
Medium
Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, $12,600 a year. The additional fees at University of the West not covered by tuition are about $1,100, which comes to $13,700 annually.
Read the details about University of the West additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the
Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
The undergraduate application fee at University of the West is $75.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to University of the West and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (626) 571-8811 or check
University of the West Website.
Opportunities and Services
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Grade
A
Safe
University of the West offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of the West, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.
University of the West provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity.
Based on the college crime numbers, University of the West seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the
Campus Crime report for this college.
University of the West Location and Maps
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