Westcliff University: Review & Facts

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Westcliff University is a private for-profit school with 5,625 students enrolled. This school is one of the 7 colleges located in Irvine, California.

Westcliff University is ranked among Best LGBT Friendly Colleges in the country.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Westcliff University.

Majors
Offered
27
Westcliff University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Computer Science, Law, and Broadcasting. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

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 -- 10:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high - $17,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Westcliff University not covered by tuition are approximately $200; which makes it a total of $17,600 a 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
67%
As reported in recent government data, 709 applications were submitted and 478 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 $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,000 annually.

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

Westcliff University Location and Address

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