West Coast University-Miami

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,916

0.438% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$38,218

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

100%

36 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

900

68.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

4 Graduates

About

West Coast University-Miami is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Miami were Registered Nursing (304 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 317 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Miami. 90.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.15% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (246 degrees), 7.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $22,916, which is $9,104 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Miami 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-Miami is $22,916, which is $9,104 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,218.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Miami received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,916

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Miami was $22,916. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $9,104 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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

Average Net Price

$38,218

2023 Value

22.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Coast University-Miami had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,218. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Coast University-Miami grew by 22.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Coast University-Miami (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

$9,500

Room and Board

$3,553

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Miami was of $9,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,553. The cost of books and supplies increased by 144% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Miami received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.41% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast University-Miami (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-Miami 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-Miami received 36 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 177% annual growth. Out of those 36 applicants, 36 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 900 students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami in 2023.

West Coast University-Miami has an overall enrollment yield of 38.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

Accepted Out of 36

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Coast University-Miami was 100% (36 admissions from 36 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 100%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants grew by 177%, while admissions grew by 177%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Coast University-Miami (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-Miami 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-Miami had a total enrollment of 900 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Miami is 616 students and the part-time enrollment is 284. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Miami, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Black or African American, 5.11% White, 2.33% Two or More Races, and 1.78% Asian.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (68.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Miami in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 900 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Miami is 616 and the part-time enrollment is 284.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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-Miami was 67%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
674 enrolled students
Black or African American
141 enrolled students
White
46 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Miami is 74.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Black or African American, 5.11% White, 2.33% Two or More Races, and 1.78% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 1 students (0.111%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 259 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Miami. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino (246 degrees awarded). There were 7.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Miami is Registered Nursing (304 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast University-Miami, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (317 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-Miami 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-Miami in 2023 are Health (317 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-Miami are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Miami are Health (317 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-Miami 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-Miami are Health (317 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-Miami.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2023)

304 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Coast University-Miami was Registered Nursing with 304 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

288

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami, which is 0.101 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (288).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami in Registered Nursing, which is 0.101 times less than the 288 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 288 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami in Registered Nursing, which is 9.93 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

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

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Coast University-Miami is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all , 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)

Hispanic or Latino
246 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded
White
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino (246 degrees awarded). There were 7.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

0.315% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
220 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino female (220 degrees awarded). There were 6.67 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (33 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Miami employs 17 Instructors, 7 Assistant professors and 2 Associate professors. Most academics at West Coast University-Miami are Female Instructor (15), Female Assistant professor (6), and Male Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami are: Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.5M

2023 Salaries

1.93%

decline from 2022

In 2023, West Coast University-Miami paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, a 1.93% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.46% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 19.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Coast University-Miami paid a total of $2.47M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami were Instructor with 17 employees, Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami were Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami was Female Instructor with 15 employees, Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Associate professor with 2 employees.

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

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