Westcliff University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,850

19.8% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,051

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

45.1%

1,458 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,532

69.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.8%

55 Graduates

About

Westcliff University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Westcliff University were General Business Administration & Management (170 degrees awarded), Information Technology (52 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (46 degrees).

In 2023, 688 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westcliff University. 46.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (50 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westcliff University is $20,850, which is $7,038 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westcliff University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 52 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Westcliff University is $20,850, which is $7,038 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,051.

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Westcliff University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,850

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Westcliff University was $20,850. The cost of tuition at Westcliff University is $7,038 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Westcliff University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,051

2023 Value

8.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Westcliff University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,051. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Westcliff University grew by 8.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westcliff University (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

$15,808

Room and Board

$1,024

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westcliff University was of $15,808 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 35.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,024. The cost of books and supplies increased by 38.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Westcliff University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Westcliff University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.41% with respect to 2022, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westcliff University (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 Westcliff University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 52 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

Westcliff University received 1,458 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 106% annual growth. Out of those 1,458 applicants, 658 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.1% acceptance rate.

There were 6,532 students enrolled at Westcliff University in 2023.

Westcliff University has an overall enrollment yield of 53.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

658

Accepted Out of 1,458

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westcliff University was 45.1% (658 admissions from 1,458 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 67.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 106%, while admissions grew by 37.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westcliff University (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 Westcliff University 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

Westcliff University had a total enrollment of 6,532 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Westcliff University is 4,535 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,997. This means that 69.4% of students enrolled at Westcliff University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westcliff University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4.55% White, 2.82% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Asian, 1.22% Black or African American, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Westcliff University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (4.51%), followed by White Female (3.47%) and Black or African American Male (1.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (1.64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (1.49%) and White Male (1.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westcliff University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,532 students. The full-time enrollment at Westcliff University is 4,535 and the part-time enrollment is 1,997.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

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 Westcliff University was 73%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
297 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
184 enrolled students
Asian
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westcliff University is 4.55% White, 2.82% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Asian, 1.22% Black or African American, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 2,027 students (31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 48 fewer women than men received degrees from Westcliff University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westcliff University is white (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Westcliff University is General Business Administration & Management (170 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (52 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (46 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westcliff University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (54 degrees awarded), Business (406 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (128 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westcliff University are Accountants & auditors (1,028,440 people), Other managers (849,179 people), Software developers (765,671 people), Financial managers (528,544 people), and Chief executives & legislators (432,372 people).

The most specialized majors at Westcliff University in 2023 are Legal (54 degrees awarded), Business (406 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (128 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (37 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (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 Westcliff University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Westcliff University are Legal (54 degrees awarded), Business (406 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (128 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (37 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westcliff University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,295,572 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,914,170 people), Computer Systems Design (1,081,507 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (699,231 people), and Banking & related activities (565,595 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Westcliff University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
170 degrees awarded
Information Technology
52 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Westcliff University was General Business Administration & Management with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Westcliff University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

368

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

320

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 368 degrees were awarded to men at Westcliff University, which is 1.15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (320).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westcliff University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Westcliff University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Westcliff University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.793 times less than the 203 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 53% of students graduating from Westcliff University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Westcliff University is Male and White (0% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Asian
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westcliff University is white (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

33.4% of degree recipients (230 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
30 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westcliff University is white female (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (20 degrees).

Operations

Westcliff University employs 22 Professors, 8 Assistant professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Westcliff University are Male Professor (15), Female Professor (7), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westcliff University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 140 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 59 employees, and Management with 44 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$21.9M

2023 Salaries

29.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Westcliff University paid a median of $21.9M in salaries, a 29.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 54.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.98M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Westcliff University paid a total of $2.98M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

140 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westcliff University were Professor with 22 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westcliff University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 140 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees, and Management with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westcliff University was Male Professor with 15 employees, Female Professor with 7 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Westcliff University.

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