University of the West

www.uwest.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,232

4.96% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,713

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

100%

4 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

138

92% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

37.5%

6 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the West is $14,232, which is $13,946 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,713.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of the West received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,232

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the West was $14,232. The cost of tuition at University of the West is $−13,946 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$14,713

2024 Value

32.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of the West had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,713. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of the West grew by 32.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the West (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

$16,096

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the West was of $16,096 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 17.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of the West received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.7% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the West (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.

Enrollment

University of the West had a total enrollment of 138 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of the West is 127 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 92% of students enrolled at University of the West are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the West, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20.3% Asian, 14.5% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Black or African American, 0.725% Two or More Races, and 0.725% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the West in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (11.2%), followed by Asian Female (7.87%) and Black or African American Female (4.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (16.1%), followed by White Male (9.77%) and White Female (8.05%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the West in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 138 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the West is 127 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 92% of students enrolled at University of the West are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2024 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 University of the West was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of the West had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
28 enrolled students
White
20 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the West is 20.3% Asian, 14.5% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Black or African American, 0.725% Two or More Races, and 0.725% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 3 students (2.17%) did not report their race.

Operations

University of the West has an endowment valued at nearly $17.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.51M (8.7%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, University of the West had a total salary expenditure of 6.85M. University of the West employs 6 Associate professors, 4 Professors and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of the West are Female Associate professor (4), Male Professor (3), and Male Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the West are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Endowment

$17.3M

2024 Endowment

8.1%

growth from 2023

University of the West has an endowment valued at about $17.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the West grew 8.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the West (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.53M

2024 Salaries

0.171%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of the West paid a median of $3.53M in salaries, which represents 51.5% of their overall expenditure ($6.85M) and a 0.171% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.99% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.45% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$876k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of the West paid a total of $876k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the West were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

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