Westcliff University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,520

16% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$35,553

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.2%

4,071 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,686

75.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

62.2%

130 Graduates

About

Westcliff University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Westcliff University were General Business Administration & Management (235 degrees awarded), Data Analytics, General (82 degrees), and Information Technology Project Management (77 degrees).

In 2024, 1,087 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westcliff University. 44.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (70 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westcliff University is $17,520, which is $2,623 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Westcliff University is $17,520, which is $2,623 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,553.

In 2024, 17% of undergraduate students attending Westcliff University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,520

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Westcliff University was $17,520. The cost of tuition at Westcliff University is $2,623 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Average Net Price

$35,553

2024 Value

36.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Westcliff University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,553. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Westcliff University grew by 36.5%.

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

$17,272

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westcliff University was of $17,272 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% 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 8.4% 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

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

17% of undergraduate students at Westcliff University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 32% with respect to 2023, when 25% 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.

Admissions

Westcliff University received 4,071 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 179% annual growth. Out of those 4,071 applicants, 2,978 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.2% acceptance rate.

There were 7,686 students enrolled at Westcliff University in 2024.

Westcliff University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,978

Accepted Out of 4,071

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westcliff University was 73.2% (2,978 admissions from 4,071 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 45.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 179%, while admissions grew by 353%.

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.

Enrollment

Westcliff University had a total enrollment of 7,686 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Westcliff University is 5,772 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,914. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at Westcliff University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westcliff University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5.79% Asian, 4.76% White, 2.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Black or African American, 0.989% Two or More Races, 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Westcliff University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (3.88%), followed by White Female (3.1%) and Black or African American Male (2.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (2.37%), followed by Asian Male (2.18%) and White Male (2.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westcliff University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,686 students. The full-time enrollment at Westcliff University is 5,772 and the part-time enrollment is 1,914. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at Westcliff University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

72%

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 Westcliff University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Westcliff University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2024)

Asian
445 enrolled students
White
366 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
197 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westcliff University is 5.79% Asian, 4.76% White, 2.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Black or African American, 0.989% Two or More Races, 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.117% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 2,225 students (28.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 129 fewer women than men received degrees from Westcliff University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westcliff University is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Westcliff University is General Business Administration & Management (235 degrees awarded), followed by Data Analytics, General (82 degrees) and Information Technology Project Management (77 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (76 degrees awarded), Business (583 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (224 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 (1,029,833 people), Other managers (873,020 people), Software developers (820,178 people), Financial managers (541,307 people), and Chief executives & legislators (444,283 people).

The most specialized majors at Westcliff University in 2024 are Legal (76 degrees awarded), Business (583 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (224 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (82 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Westcliff University are Legal (76 degrees awarded), Business (583 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (224 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (82 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (1,215,667 people), Elementary & secondary schools (654,501 people), Banking & related activities (519,147 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (494,100 people), and Construction (480,929 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 (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
224 degrees awarded
General Education
13 degrees awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westcliff University was General Business Administration & Management with 224 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

608

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

479

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 608 degrees were awarded to men at Westcliff University, which is 1.27 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (479).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 289 degrees were awarded to men at Westcliff University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.41 times more than the 205 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Westcliff University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.709 times less than the 289 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Westcliff University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
44 degrees awarded
Asian
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westcliff University is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

31.4% of degree recipients (341 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
38 degrees awarded
White Female
32 degrees awarded
White Female
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westcliff University is white male (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (32 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Westcliff University had a total salary expenditure of 53.4M. Westcliff University employs 23 Professors, 9 Assistant professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Westcliff University are Male Professor (15), Female Professor (8), 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 130 employees, Management, with 57 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$27.8M

2024 Salaries

26.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Westcliff University paid a median of $27.8M in salaries, which represents 52.1% of their overall expenditure ($53.4M) and a 26.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 29.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 19.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Westcliff University paid a total of $3.14M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westcliff University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 130 employees, Management with 57 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees.

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