West Coast University-Los Angeles
North Hollywood, California 91606
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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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
12.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.0%/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%
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.
More About This School
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
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium