Campus Vibe
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
West Coast University-Los Angeles is a private urban institution in North Hollywood, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $102,672 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $51,992.
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News & Alerts
West Coast University-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
Net Price by Family Income
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
12.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$24,145
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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 (14)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
100%
- •100% 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
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •It was chartered by the State of California in 1909 as a small ophthalmology school.
- •In 1981, the university reorganized into three distinct colleges: the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering, and the College of Letters and Sciences.
- •In May 1997, American Career College bought the name and the responsibility to provide transcripts for ten years, from the bankruptcy trustee.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average