West Coast University-Orange County

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,451

7.48% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,624

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.126%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,302

85.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

9 Graduates

About

West Coast University-Orange County is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Orange County were Registered Nursing (971 degrees awarded), Dental Hygiene (79 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (18 degrees).

In 2021, 1,596 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Orange County. 79.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (609 degrees), 1.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (381 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Orange County is $21,451, which is $6,951 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Orange County is $21,451, which is $6,951 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,624.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Orange County received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,451

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Orange County was $21,451. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Orange County is $6,951 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Coast University-Orange County (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,624

2021 Value

32.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Coast University-Orange County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,624. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Coast University-Orange County grew by 32.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Coast University-Orange County (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,610

Room and Board

$1,525

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Orange County was of $8,610 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.89% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,525. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.35% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Coast University-Orange County (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Orange County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.5% with respect to 2020, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast University-Orange County (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.126%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Orange County was 0.126%, which represents 4 out of the 3179 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Coast University-Orange County had a total enrollment of 4,302 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Orange County is 3,679 students and the part-time enrollment is 623. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Orange County are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Orange County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.7% Asian, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 5.74% Two or More Races, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.418% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Orange County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (29.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.3%) and White Female (17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by Asian Female (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Orange County in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,302 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Orange County is 3,679 and the part-time enrollment is 623. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Orange County are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Coast University-Orange County (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Coast University-Orange County was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), West Coast University-Orange County had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Coast University-Orange County (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
1,621 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,089 enrolled students
White
998 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Orange County is 37.7% Asian, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 5.74% Two or More Races, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.418% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (0.279%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 936 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Orange County. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Orange County is asian (609 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (381 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Orange County is Registered Nursing (971 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Hygiene (79 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast University-Orange County, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,596 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Orange County are Registered nurses (1,405,293 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,177 people), Other managers (679,252 people), Financial managers (461,491 people), and Chief executives & legislators (360,339 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Orange County in 2021 are Health (1,596 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Orange County are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Orange County are Health (1,596 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Orange County are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,723,996 people), Elementary & secondary schools (631,218 people), Banking & related activities (467,197 people), Computer Systems Design (463,055 people), and Insurance carriers (433,326 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Orange County are Health (1,596 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Coast University-Orange County.

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
759 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Coast University-Orange County was Registered Nursing with 759 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Coast University-Orange County according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

330

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,266

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 330 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Orange County, which is 0.261 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,266).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Coast University-Orange County by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 194 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Orange County in Registered Nursing, which is 0.25 times less than the 777 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 777 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Orange County in Registered Nursing, which is 4.01 times more than the 194 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 72% of students graduating from West Coast University-Orange County completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Coast University-Orange County is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
609 degrees awarded
White
381 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
340 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Orange County is asian (609 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (381 degrees).

1.19% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
458 degrees awarded
White Female
324 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
270 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Orange County is asian female (458 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (324 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Orange County employs 30 Instructors, 17 Assistant professors and 3 No academic ranks. Most academics at West Coast University-Orange County are Female Instructor (18), Male Instructor (12), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Orange County are: Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Orange County were Instructor with 30 employees, Assistant professor with 17 employees, and No academic rank with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Orange County were Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast University-Orange County was Female Instructor with 18 employees, Male Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Coast University-Orange County.