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Westcliff University

Irvine, California 92614

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Westcliff University is a private urban institution in Irvine, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $26,455.

Established
1993
Type
Private for-profit university
Conference
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45%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,037Students
10:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$26,455Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Westcliff University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate45.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

45.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,000
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$35,995
Average Net Price$26,455
Median Debt at Graduation$23,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$252

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,957
$30–48K$28,036
$48–75K$25,164
$75–110K$34,995
$110K+$20,620

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,455

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

97.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (19)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,037
Gender Split
36% / 64%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 6%
Black 3%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.8%
Freshman Retention73.3%

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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