West Coast University-Los Angeles

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,000

16.2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$51,736

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.158%

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

92.3%

39 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,673

82.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

31.3%

5 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Los Angeles is $30,000, which is $15,103 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 $51,736.

In 2024, 48% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Los Angeles was $30,000. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Los Angeles is $15,103 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Average Net Price

$51,736

2024 Value

0.492%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Coast University-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $51,736. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Coast University-Los Angeles grew by 0.492%.

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

$9,920

Room and Board

$3,992

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Los Angeles was of $9,920 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,992. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.9% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.04% with respect to 2023, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

0.158%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Los Angeles was 0.158%, which represents 8 out of the 5060 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-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 2,673 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Los Angeles is 2,201 students and the part-time enrollment is 472. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.2% White, 19.4% Asian, 5.24% Two or More Races, 2.62% Black or African American, 0.86% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.9%), followed by White Female (28.4%) and Asian Female (14.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Los Angeles in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,673 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Los Angeles is 2,201 and the part-time enrollment is 472. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Los Angeles 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 West Coast University-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 West Coast University-Los Angeles was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), West Coast University-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
955 enrolled students
White
941 enrolled students
Asian
519 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Los Angeles is 35.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.2% White, 19.4% Asian, 5.24% Two or More Races, 2.62% Black or African American, 0.86% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.112% 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, 16 students (0.599%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 598 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Los Angeles is white (335 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (327 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Los Angeles is Registered Nursing (972 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast University-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (972 degrees awarded).

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-Los Angeles are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles in 2024 are Health (972 degrees awarded) (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 West Coast University-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles are Health (972 degrees awarded) (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 West Coast University-Los Angeles are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Los Angeles are Health (972 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

187

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

785

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 187 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Los Angeles, which is 0.238 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (785).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 187 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Los Angeles in Registered Nursing, which is 0.238 times less than the 785 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 785 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Los Angeles in Registered Nursing, which is 4.2 times more than the 187 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 100% of students graduating from West Coast University-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% 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
335 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
327 degrees awarded
Asian
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Los Angeles is white (335 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (327 degrees).

0.309% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
295 degrees awarded
White Female
285 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
279 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Los Angeles is white female (295 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (285 degrees).

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