University of the West

www.uwest.edu

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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

About

University of the West is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of the West were General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (3 degrees), and General Psychology (2 degrees).

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the West. 35.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (8 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

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).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

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.

Admissions

University of the West received 4 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 42.9% annual growth. Out of those 4 applicants, 4 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 138 students enrolled at University of the West in 2024.

University of the West has an overall enrollment yield of 25%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 4

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the West was 100% (4 admissions from 4 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 100%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 42.9%, while admissions declined by 42.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the West (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

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.

Graduates

In 2024, 11 fewer 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 (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of the West is General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (3 degrees) and General Psychology (2 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Theology (10 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Business (14 degrees).

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 University of the West are Registered nurses (1,638,313 people), Accountants & auditors (1,050,278 people), Other managers (891,960 people), Financial managers (555,699 people), and Chief executives & legislators (455,217 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the West in 2024 are Theology (10 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Business (14 degrees), Psychology (2 degrees), and Health (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of the West are Theology (10 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Business (14 degrees), Psychology (2 degrees), and Health (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 University of the West are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,107,179 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,114,220 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (682,312 people), Computer Systems Design (664,975 people), and Outpatient care centers (549,170 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 (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
8 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
3 degrees awarded
General Psychology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the West was General Business Administration & Management with 8 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 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at University of the West, which is 1.79 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at University of the West in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at University of the West in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.375 times less than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% of students graduating from University of the West completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

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

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the West is asian (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Male
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded
Asian Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the West is asian male (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (9 degrees).

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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