University of the West

www.uwest.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,528

5.03% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$10,834

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.89%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

238

81.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

27.6%

8 Graduates

About

University of the West is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of the West were Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees), and General Psychology (6 degrees).

In 2020, 52 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the West. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (10 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the West is $12,528, which is $−15,872 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the West is $12,528, which is $−15,872 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,834.

In 2020, 84% of undergraduate students attending University of the West received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,528

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of the West was $12,528. The cost of tuition at University of the West is $−15,872 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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

Average Net Price

$10,834

2020 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of the West had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,834. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of the West grew by 10.6%.

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

$11,540

Room and Board

$1,972

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the West was of $11,540 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,972. The cost of room and board increased by 7.13% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.82% 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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at University of the West received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.18% with respect to 2019, when 85% 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.

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.

8.89%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of the West was 8.89%, which represents 8 out of the 90 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.

Enrollment

University of the West has a total enrollment of 238 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the West is 195 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 81.9% 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 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 10.9% White, 2.94% Black or African American, 1.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.84% Two or More Races, and 0.42% 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 (20.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.5%) and White Male (4.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (14.3%), followed by Asian Male (13.2%) and White Female (8.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the West, both undergraduate and graduate, is 238 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the West is 195 and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at University of the West are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% 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

75%

2020 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), University of the West had a retention rate higher 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

Hispanic or Latino
40
Asian
37
White
26

The enrolled student population at University of the West is 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 10.9% White, 2.94% Black or African American, 1.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.84% Two or More Races, and 0.42% 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 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 13 students (5.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 8 more women than men received degrees from University of the West. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the West is asian (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more asian graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of the West is Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees) and General Psychology (6 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the West, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (5 degrees), and Psychology (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the West are Software developers (495,003 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (227,645 people), Other managers (218,830 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,888 people), and Computer occupations, all other (130,369 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the West are Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (5 degrees), Psychology (6 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (11 degrees).

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 University of the West are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

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 University of the West are Computer Systems Design (609,608 people), Elementary & secondary schools (561,679 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (339,229 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (255,037 people), and Insurance carriers (160,650 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
11 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
6 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the West was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 11 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 22 degrees were awarded to men at University of the West, which is 0.733 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (30).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 5 degrees were awarded to men at University of the West in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.833 times less than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 7 degrees were awarded to women at University of the West in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 20% of students graduating from University of the West completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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 (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of the West is Female and Hispanic or Latino (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 12.5% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Asian
10 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the West is asian (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

1.92% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Asian Male
5 degrees awarded
Asian Female
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the West is asian male (5 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (5 degrees).

Operations

University of the West has an endowment valued at nearly $14.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $633k (4.26%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, University of the West had a total salary expenditure of $8.31M. University of the West employs 7 Assistant professors, 4 Professors, and 2 Instructors. Most academics at University of the West are Male Professors (4), Female Assistant professors(4), and Male Assistant professors (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the West are: Management, with 13 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Endowment

$14.9M

2020 Endowment

3.54%

growth from 2019

University of the West has an endowment valued at about $14.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the West grew 3.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25M 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: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of the West received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.2M

2020 Salaries

2.84%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of the West paid a median of $4.2M in salaries, which represents 50.5% of their overall expenditure ($8.31M) and a 2.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.61% decline from 2018 and a 6.78% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of the West paid a total of $1.05M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the West were Assistant professor with 7 employees; Professor with 4 employees; and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the West were Management with 13 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees; and Service with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the West was Male Professor with 4 employees, Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 3 employees.

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