| Type | 4 year, Private |
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| Business Model | For Profit |
| Campus locale | City: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Non Traditional |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 65% |
| Students retention rate | 63% |
| On-time graduation rate | 67% |
Located in Irvine, California, Westcliff University is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Westcliff University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Westcliff University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
The student retention rate of 63% at Westcliff University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.
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Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Westcliff University in 2022 for students from California.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| California's average | $6,749 |
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| National average | $17,868 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Westcliff University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| California's average | $20,840 |
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| National average | $17,869 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Westcliff University received on average $6,636 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Westcliff University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Westcliff University students is 67.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.5%.
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Sport Conferences
- Baseball California Pacific Conference
- Basketball California Pacific Conference
- Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Occupational
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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