Westcliff University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 2,363 students.
About This School
Westcliff University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, California with approximately 2,363 undergraduate students enrolled. Westcliff University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $35,426 per year. The graduation rate is 62%.
Westcliff University (WU) is a private, for-profit university in Irvine, California. Founded in 1993, it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificate programs and continuing education courses.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 60% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest a meaningful chunk of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, the median debt at graduation is just $7,500 — unusually low — and the 45% acceptance rate means this isn't a last-resort school. Worth considering if you're looking for a small, accessible private university in Southern California and have a clear plan to stay on track to graduation.
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