Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
University of West Los Angeles is a private suburban institution in Inglewood, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 6 undergraduates with a 4:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
Campus Visits
Plan Your Visit
News & Alerts
University of West Los Angeles Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
85.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (6)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History UWLA was founded in 1966 by Henry Blunt and three other Culver City High School educators.
- •The school of law received approval from the Committee of Bar Examiners of The State Bar of California in 1978.
- •The San Fernando Valley College of Law (the first law school in the San Fernando Valley), co-founded as an independent school by Leo L.
- •Lamont in 1962, was acquired and merged into UWLA in 2002.
- •Brown is the current President of the University while Jay Paul Frykberg was appointed Dean of the Law School in 2013.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average