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Westcliff University

Irvine, CA · Private for-profit · Large city · Website

Admission rate
73%
Accessible
Average net price
$30,505
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings
—
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Westcliff University is a private for-profit college in Irvine, CA with 2,363 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $30,505 per year ($28,960 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate.

private for-profit college

Admissions

Admission rate
73%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,458
Fall 2023
Admitted
658
Fall 2023
Yield
54%
of admitted students enrolled

What Westcliff University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$41,203
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$18,558

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$28,960
  • $30–48k$30,620
  • $48–75k$29,207
  • $75–110k$30,247
  • $110k+$33,520

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Freshman retention
72%
Median earnings
—
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,486
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
2,363
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
7%
  • White5%
  • Hispanic2%
  • Black3%
  • Asian1%

Westcliff University FAQ

What is Westcliff University's acceptance rate?+

Westcliff University admits 73% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Westcliff University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Westcliff University?+

In Fall 2023, 1,458 students applied to Westcliff University and 658 were admitted; 352 enrolled.

Does Westcliff University consider legacy status?+

No. Westcliff University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Westcliff University require an essay?+

Westcliff University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Westcliff University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $41,203 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,505.

What is Westcliff University's graduation rate?+

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Westcliff University

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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