West Coast University-Los Angeles

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,784

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$51,992

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

92.3%

39 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,687

81.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.4%

4 Graduates

About

West Coast University-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Los Angeles were Registered Nursing (981 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 981 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Los Angeles. 80.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (345 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (295 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Los Angeles is $35,784, which is $20,620 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Los Angeles was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,755 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Los Angeles is $35,784, which is $20,620 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $51,992.

In 2023, 49% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,784

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Los Angeles was $35,784. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Los Angeles is $20,620 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Coast University-Los Angeles (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$51,992

2023 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Coast University-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $51,992. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Coast University-Los Angeles grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Coast University-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,030

Room and Board

$3,567

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Los Angeles was of $10,030 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.36% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,567. The cost of books and supplies increased by 97.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Coast University-Los Angeles (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.9% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast University-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Los Angeles was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3755 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

West Coast University-Los Angeles received 39 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 105% annual growth. Out of those 39 applicants, 36 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,687 students enrolled at West Coast University-Los Angeles in 2023.

West Coast University-Los Angeles has an overall enrollment yield of 50%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

Accepted Out of 39

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Coast University-Los Angeles was 92.3% (36 admissions from 39 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 89.5%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants grew by 105%, while admissions grew by 112%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Coast University-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at West Coast University-Los Angeles in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Coast University-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 2,687 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Los Angeles is 2,191 students and the part-time enrollment is 496. This means that 81.5% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.9% Hispanic or Latino, 34.2% White, 20.5% Asian, 5.84% Two or More Races, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.744% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (28.5%) and Asian Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Los Angeles in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,687 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Los Angeles is 2,191 and the part-time enrollment is 496. This means that 81.5% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Coast University-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Coast University-Los Angeles was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), West Coast University-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Coast University-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
937 enrolled students
White
919 enrolled students
Asian
552 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Los Angeles is 34.9% Hispanic or Latino, 34.2% White, 20.5% Asian, 5.84% Two or More Races, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.744% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (0.409%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 595 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Los Angeles is white (345 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (295 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Los Angeles is Registered Nursing (981 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast University-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (981 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles in 2023 are Health (981 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles are Health (981 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles are Health (981 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Coast University-Los Angeles.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2023)

981 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Coast University-Los Angeles was Registered Nursing with 981 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Coast University-Los Angeles according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

193

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

788

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 193 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Los Angeles, which is 0.245 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (788).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 193 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Los Angeles in Registered Nursing, which is 0.245 times less than the 788 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 788 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Los Angeles in Registered Nursing, which is 4.08 times more than the 193 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

83%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 83% of students graduating from West Coast University-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Coast University-Los Angeles is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
345 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
295 degrees awarded
Asian
220 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Los Angeles is white (345 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (295 degrees).

0.408% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
295 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
246 degrees awarded
Asian Female
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Los Angeles is white female (295 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (246 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Los Angeles employs 54 Instructors, 13 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at West Coast University-Los Angeles are Female Instructor (39), Male Instructor (15), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Los Angeles are: Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$136M

2023 Salaries

9.95%

growth from 2022

In 2023, West Coast University-Los Angeles paid a median of $136M in salaries, a 9.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 19.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.75M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Coast University-Los Angeles paid a total of $7.75M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.71% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Los Angeles were Instructor with 54 employees, Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Los Angeles were Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast University-Los Angeles was Female Instructor with 39 employees, Male Instructor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Coast University-Los Angeles.

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