Westcliff University: Review & Facts

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Westcliff University is a private for-profit school with 3,215 students enrolled. This school is one of the 7 colleges located in Irvine, California.

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Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
7
Few
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Westcliff University.

Westcliff University implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Law, Education, and English and Literature. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Westcliff University is fair at 74% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student to faculty ratio at Westcliff University is good -- 9:1. Find out more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$13,600
Medium
Average tuition price is slightly high - around $13,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Westcliff University not covered by tuition are roughly $100; which comes to a total of $13,600 per year.

Read the details about Westcliff University 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



Acceptance
Rate
72%
As reported in recent government data, 328 applications were submitted and 235 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Westcliff University is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Westcliff University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (888) 491-8686 or check Westcliff University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Westcliff University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Westcliff University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Westcliff University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Westcliff University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Westcliff University Location and Maps



Post Address: Westcliff University, 17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400, Irvine, California 92614, USA
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