Western International University

www.west.edu

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    2018 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,000
    2017 Average Net Price
    $5,911
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    6.2%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    905
    100% Full-Time
    2018 Graduation Rate
    4.37%
    9 Graduates

    About

    Western International University is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2018, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Western International University were General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), Organizational Behavior Studies (24 degrees), and Accounting (14 degrees).

    In 2018, 291 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western International University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (144 degrees), 3.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Western International University is $6,000, which is $−8,897 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Western International University was 6.2%, corresponding to 42 out of the 677 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Western International University is $6,000.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,911.

    In 2017, 19% of undergraduate students attending Western International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $6,000
    2018 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2018, the cost of tuition at Western International University was $6,000.

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    Average Net Price

    $5,911
    2017 Value
    47.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Western International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,911. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Western International University grew by 47.7%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $2,160
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Western International University was of $2,160 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 10.8% between 2017 and 2018.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    19%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    9%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    19% of undergraduate students at Western International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 47.2% with respect to 2016, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Western International University (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.

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    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.
    6.2%
    2015 Default Rate
    42
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Western International University was 6.2%, which represents 42 out of the 677 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.

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    Enrollment

    Western International University had a total enrollment of 905 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Western International University is 905 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Western International University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Western International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.6% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 6.3% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 1.77% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.663% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Western International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Black or African American Female (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.1%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.08%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Western International University in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 905 students. The full-time enrollment at Western International University is 905 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Western International University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    13%
    2017 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 Western International University was 13%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Western International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. White
      422 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      138 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      134 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Western International University is 46.6% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 6.3% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 1.77% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.663% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 61 more women than men received degrees from Western International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western International University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 3.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Western International University is General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Behavior Studies (24 degrees) and Accounting (14 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (228 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western International University are Accountants & auditors (1,033,068 people), Other managers (872,656 people), Software developers (789,419 people), Financial managers (544,676 people), and Chief executives & legislators (445,378 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western International University in 2018 are Business (228 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 degrees), and Legal (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Western International University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

    The most specialized majors at Western International University are Business (228 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 degrees), and Legal (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    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 Western International University are Computer Systems Design (1,181,851 people), Elementary & secondary schools (725,685 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (521,797 people), Banking & related activities (520,063 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (494,581 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western International University are Business (228 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 degrees), and Legal (3 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western International University.
    General Business
    Most Common (2018)
    25 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common associates degree concentration at Western International University was General Business with 25 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    115
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    176
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Western International University, which is 0.653 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (176).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Western International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Western International University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.742 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    4%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2018, 4% of students graduating from Western International University completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 4% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. White
      144 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      44 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      42 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Western International University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 3.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

    10.3% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Female
      187 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      175 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      172 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western International University is white female (187 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (175 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, Western International University had a total salary expenditure of 15.6M. Western International University employs 9 No academic ranks. Most academics at Western International University are Female No academic rank (7), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western International University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $8.07M
    2017 Salaries
    21.4%
    decline from 2016

    In 2017, Western International University paid a median of $8.07M in salaries, which represents 51.7% of their overall expenditure ($15.6M) and a 21.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.74% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 2.24% decline between 2014 and 2015.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $640k
    Instructional Salaries
    9
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Western International University paid a total of $640k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.93% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western International University were Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

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