West Coast University-Dallas

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,240

6.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,761

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.126%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,329

83.2% Full-Time

About

West Coast University-Dallas is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Dallas were Registered Nursing (276 degrees awarded) and Health Care Administration & Management (4 degrees).

In 2021, 384 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Dallas. 83.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (139 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Dallas is $16,240, which is $1,740 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Dallas is $16,240, which is $1,740 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,761.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Dallas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,240

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Dallas was $16,240. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Dallas is $1,740 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$23,761

2021 Value

53.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Coast University-Dallas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,761. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Coast University-Dallas grew by 53.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Coast University-Dallas (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

$8,130

Room and Board

$1,537

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Dallas was of $8,130 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.83% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,537. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.9% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Dallas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast University-Dallas (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.

0.126%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Dallas was 0.126%, which represents 4 out of the 3179 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

West Coast University-Dallas had a total enrollment of 1,329 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Dallas is 1,106 students and the part-time enrollment is 223. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Dallas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Dallas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.3% Black or African American, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% White, 12.3% Asian, 3.01% Two or More Races, 0.602% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.301% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Dallas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (30.5%), followed by White Female (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (19.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26.2%) and White Female (16.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Dallas in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,329 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Dallas is 1,106 and the part-time enrollment is 223. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Dallas are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

10%

2021 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 West Coast University-Dallas was 10%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), West Coast University-Dallas had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
456 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
332 enrolled students
White
321 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Dallas is 34.3% Black or African American, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% White, 12.3% Asian, 3.01% Two or More Races, 0.602% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.301% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 254 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Dallas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Dallas is black or african american (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (80 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Dallas is Registered Nursing (276 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (4 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 West Coast University-Dallas are Registered nurses (1,405,293 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,177 people), Other managers (679,252 people), Financial managers (461,491 people), and Chief executives & legislators (360,339 people).

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 West Coast University-Dallas are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 West Coast University-Dallas are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,723,996 people), Elementary & secondary schools (631,218 people), Banking & related activities (467,197 people), Computer Systems Design (463,055 people), and Insurance carriers (433,326 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2020)

182 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Coast University-Dallas was Registered Nursing with 182 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Dallas, which is 0.204 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (319).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Dallas in Registered Nursing, which is 0.15 times less than the 240 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 240 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Dallas in Registered Nursing, which is 6.67 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at West Coast University-Dallas is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
139 degrees awarded
White
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Dallas is black or african american (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (80 degrees).

0.26% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
118 degrees awarded
White Female
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Dallas is black or african american female (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (67 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Dallas employs 30 Instructors, 4 Assistant professors and 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at West Coast University-Dallas are Female Instructor (27), Female Assistant professor (4), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Dallas are: Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.8M

2021 Salaries

29.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, West Coast University-Dallas paid a median of $10.8M in salaries, a 29.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Coast University-Dallas paid a total of $3.25M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Dallas were Instructor with 30 employees, Assistant professor with 4 employees, and No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Dallas were Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast University-Dallas was Female Instructor with 27 employees, Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Coast University-Dallas.