West Coast University-Miami

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,816

2.82% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,195

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.126%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,123

70.7% Full-Time

About

West Coast University-Miami is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Miami were Registered Nursing (278 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 279 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Miami. 85.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (192 degrees), 6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $22,816, which is $10,831 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $22,816, which is $10,831 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,195.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Miami received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,816

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Miami was $22,816. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $10,831 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$26,195

2021 Value

2.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Coast University-Miami had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,195. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Coast University-Miami grew by 2.6%.

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

$8,210

Room and Board

$1,512

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Miami was of $8,210 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.89% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,512. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.64% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Miami received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast University-Miami (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-Miami 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-Miami had a total enrollment of 1,123 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Miami is 794 students and the part-time enrollment is 329. This means that 70.7% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Miami, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Black or African American, 13.9% White, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.96% Asian, 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.089% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (56.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.1%) and White Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Miami in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,123 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Miami is 794 and the part-time enrollment is 329.

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

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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-Miami was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), West Coast University-Miami had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
741 enrolled students
Black or African American
170 enrolled students
White
156 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Miami is 66% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Black or African American, 13.9% White, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.96% Asian, 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.089% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 199 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Miami. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino (192 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Miami is Registered Nursing (278 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-Miami are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 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-Miami are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

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-Miami are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 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-Miami.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2021)

278 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Coast University-Miami was Registered Nursing with 278 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

239

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami, which is 0.167 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (239).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami in Registered Nursing, which is 0.167 times less than the 239 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 239 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami in Registered Nursing, which is 5.97 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
White
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino (192 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

0.717% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino female (163 degrees awarded). There were 5.43 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (30 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Miami employs 26 Instructors, 8 Assistant professors and 2 Associate professors. Most academics at West Coast University-Miami are Female Instructor (23), Female Assistant professor (6), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami are: Management, with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.8M

2021 Salaries

19.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, West Coast University-Miami paid a median of $10.8M in salaries, a 19.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.38M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Coast University-Miami paid a total of $3.38M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami were Instructor with 26 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami were Management with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services 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-Miami was Female Instructor with 23 employees, Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

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