Westcliff University: Review & Facts
Overall Rating:
Quality:Safety:Costs:
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeQuality:Safety:Costs:
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.Westcliff University is mentioned among Best Gay and Lesbian Institutions in the country.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
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
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
Accepted
Yes
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
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
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
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
Location Map - Street View:
Location Map - City View:
Learn More About Westcliff University
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeCalifornia Colleges Offering Similar Degree Programs
Business
Read about 242 business schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, San Francisco, Riverside, Oakland, Pasadena, and 140 more cities. Approximately 65,200 business diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for business degree programs in CA is approximately $20,200.
Read about 242 business schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, San Francisco, Riverside, Oakland, Pasadena, and 140 more cities. Approximately 65,200 business diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for business degree programs in CA is approximately $20,200.
Education
Read about 154 education schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Irvine, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Fresno, and 99 more cities. About 24,300 education degrees are granted each year. Average tuition charges for education degree programs in CA is about $26,500.
Read about 154 education schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Irvine, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Fresno, and 99 more cities. About 24,300 education degrees are granted each year. Average tuition charges for education degree programs in CA is about $26,500.
English and Literature
Read about 201 English and literature schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, and 128 other cities. Approximately 9,700 English and literature diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition price for English and literature degree programs in CA is about $26,900.
Read about 201 English and literature schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, and 128 other cities. Approximately 9,700 English and literature diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition price for English and literature degree programs in CA is about $26,900.
Law
Read information about 55 law schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, San Francisco, La Jolla, Irvine, Stockton, and 30 more cities. Approximately 7,300 law diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition price for law programs in CA - $48,000.
Read information about 55 law schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, San Francisco, La Jolla, Irvine, Stockton, and 30 more cities. Approximately 7,300 law diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition price for law programs in CA - $48,000.
Management
Detailed information about 263 management schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Irvine, Pasadena, Claremont, Sacramento, and 144 other cities. Around 72,600 management diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition price for management programs in CA is roughly $21,600.
Detailed information about 263 management schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Irvine, Pasadena, Claremont, Sacramento, and 144 other cities. Around 72,600 management diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition price for management programs in CA is roughly $21,600.
Marketing and Advertising
Read about 111 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, Sacramento, Irvine, Bakersfield, and 77 other cities. Around 2,700 marketing and advertising diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition price for marketing and advertising degree programs in CA: $28,600.
Read about 111 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, Sacramento, Irvine, Bakersfield, and 77 other cities. Around 2,700 marketing and advertising diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition price for marketing and advertising degree programs in CA: $28,600.
Quick College Search
search by college name, city, or state
Top Competitors
California State University FullertonFullerton, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are available. Great retention rate. Moderately expensive tuition costs. Premium on-campus housing option. More than 42,100 students. Dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on business, management, and education degree programs. ACT score 21 to enroll.
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are available. Great student retention rate. Moderately expensive tuition fees. Premium on-campus housing option. More than 36,400 students. Dangerous campus. Popular business, management, and engineering degree programs. ACT score 26 to enroll.
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CABachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Very expensive tuition fees. Above average on-campus housing option. More than 46,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Popular management, business, and engineering degree programs. SAT score 1440, ACT score 32 to enroll.
Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CA
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Average tuition fees. Affordable on-campus housing option. Over 31,200 students. Specializes in management, business, and education programs. SAT score 940, ACT score 21 to enroll.
California State University Long BeachLong Beach, CABachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Great retention rate. Moderately expensive tuition costs. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 40,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Has strong management, business, and engineering degree programs. ACT score 23 to enroll.
California State Polytechnic University PomonaPomona, CABachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Moderately expensive tuition. Above average on-campus housing option. Approximately 30,100 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for their business, management, and engineering programs. ACT score 23 to enroll.
California State University San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CABachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are available. Great student retention rate. Moderately expensive tuition prices. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 19,700 students. Unsafe campus. Focus on management, business, and psychology programs. ACT score 18 to enroll.
California State University Los AngelesLos Angeles, CABachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are available. Moderately expensive tuition prices. Above average on-campus housing option. Around 26,800 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in management, business, and education degree programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT score 18 to enroll.
University of California IrvineIrvine, CABachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Very expensive tuition rates. On-campus housing. Roughly 36,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for management, psychology, and computer science programs. SAT score 1290, ACT score 30 to enroll.
University of Phoenix CaliforniaOntario, CABachelor's and master's degrees are offered. Relatively low tuition prices. More than 3,200 students. Safe campus. Top offerings include management, business, and nursing degree programs.
Other Nearby Colleges
Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CAAssociate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees are available. Outstanding student retention rate. More than 1,700 students. Safe campus. Popular nursing, occupational therapy, and medical assistant programs.
California Intercontinental UniversityIrvine, CA
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are available. Relatively low tuition prices. Approximately 600 students. Well known for management, business, and medical degree programs.
InterCoast Colleges Santa AnaSanta Ana, CA
Associate's degrees are available. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in medical, psychology, and electrical and electronics programs.
Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa, CAAssociate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Great retention rate. Over 300 students. Safe campus. Offers strong nursing degree program.
American Institute of Massage TherapySanta Ana, CAGreat retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.
Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana, CAAssociate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Around 600 students. Safe campus. Offers strong nursing program.
Concordia University IrvineIrvine, CAAssociate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Very expensive tuition. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Approximately 4,100 students. Unsafe campus. Best known for offering education, occupational therapy, and management degree programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT score 1080, ACT score 23 to enroll.
Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach, CAAssociate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees are available. Outstanding student retention rate. Moderately expensive tuition prices. More than 200 students. Safe campus.
Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CAAssociate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Very expensive tuition prices. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. More than 2,300 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for their psychology, nursing, and education programs. Affiliated with Assemblies of God Church. SAT score 1030, ACT score 21 to enroll.
Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CAAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition prices. Premium on-campus housing. Roughly 18,200 students. Generally safe campus. Offers strong general studies, management, and business degree programs.
Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine, CAAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition. More than 12,200 students. Generally safe campus. Specializes in general studies, business, and management degree programs.
Paul Mitchell the School Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CAExcellent retention rate. Roughly 500 students. Safe campus.
Brandman UniversityIrvine, CAAssociate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Average tuition fees. Around 11,000 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on management, education, and psychology degree programs. Affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley, CAAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition costs. Around 8,900 students. Safe campus. Focus on general studies, management, and business programs.
Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CAAssociate's and bachelor's degrees are offered. Affordable tuition. Over 20,200 students. Dangerous campus. Offers strong general studies, business, and management degree programs.
Trinity Law SchoolSanta Ana, CAMaster's and doctoral degrees. Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Affiliated with Protestant Church.
