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University of the West

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Rosemead, CA

$12,528

Avg tuition

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About University of the West

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of the West is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Rosemead, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 77, and admissions are selective. The university offers 4 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 3:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,528.

Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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180

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

3:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

39%

Asian

21%

Hispanic

20%

White

10%

Black

5%

Two or more races

2%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $12,528 $12,528
Graduate $11,772 $11,772

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,126
On-campus room and board $9,108
On-campus other expenses $3,380
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $17,253
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,761
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,275

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $26,142 $26,142
Off-campus without family $35,668 $35,668
Off-campus with family $17,929 $17,929

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

17%

Institution Grant Aid

67%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,059
State Grant Aid $1,656
Institution Grant Aid $3,032
Pell Grant Aid $4,926

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

7

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.