West Coast University-Orange County
Anaheim, CA 92802-2905
About West Coast University-Orange County
West Coast University-Orange County is a private for-profit university in Anaheim, California, serving roughly 3,192 students. West Coast University-Orange County awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $22,506 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $102,672 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- West Coast University-Orange County charges 35% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($22,506).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 2.8×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 60.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $102,672.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at West Coast University-Orange County is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 681% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast University-Orange County | $22,506 | $32,879 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is West Coast University-Orange County really?
Key findings
- West Coast University-Orange County charges 35% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($22,506).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 2.8×.
West Coast University-Orange County tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $22,506
Finding West Coast University-Orange County charges 35% above the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $22,506. That is 35% above the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 2.8×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.9×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at West Coast University-Orange County versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at West Coast University-Orange County versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at West Coast University-Orange County is $32,879.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $32,879 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $24,536 above the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $12,826 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At West Coast University-Orange County, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
West Coast University-Orange County: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for West Coast University-Orange County—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$22,506
Avg. net price
$32,879
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $29,867 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,887 |
| $110,001+ | $34,887 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $90,024. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What West Coast University-Orange County is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1,115
- Nursing Administration591
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management83
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist66
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management50
See earnings & programs for more.
Is West Coast University-Orange County a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
West Coast University-Orange County is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for West Coast University-Orange County.
Campus
Location
Anaheim, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 92802-2905
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 64% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Size
Enrollment
3,192
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,421
- Graduate
- 1,394
- Full-time share
- 74%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$32,946
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 41.10%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for West Coast University-Orange County.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at West Coast University-Orange County was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for West Coast University-Orange County in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,600 | $33,600 | $40,370 |
| 2014 | $33,665 | $33,665 | $41,319 |
| 2015 | $34,481 | $34,481 | $43,884 |
| 2016 | $33,675 | $33,675 | $48,734 |
| 2017 | $34,635 | $34,635 | $44,623 |
| 2018 | $34,835 | $34,835 | $42,206 |
| 2019 | $26,645 | $26,645 | $39,100 |
| 2020 | $24,211 | $24,211 | $37,550 |
| 2021 | $22,548 | $22,548 | $35,405 |
| 2022 | $22,889 | $22,889 | $30,342 |
| 2023 | $22,685 | $22,685 | $36,836 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
West Coast University-Orange County reported total enrollment of about 3,192 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (39.9%), Asian (37.7%), and White (11.3%). About 41.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Coast University-Orange County in 2024 is 3,192 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,421 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,394 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
60.00% 100% Completion Time
60.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.00% of students graduating from West Coast University-Orange County completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 22% male / 78% female
- Nursing Administration: 18% male / 82% female
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
West Coast University-Orange County graduates earn a median of $102,672 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of West Coast University-Orange County.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $102,672. Median federal loan debt: $32,946. Average net price used in cost models: $32,879.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway West Coast University-Orange County graduates report median earnings of $102,672 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for West Coast University-Orange County.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at West Coast University-Orange County.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for West Coast University-Orange County graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for West Coast University-Orange County—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 20.5%
- California median 18.8 pp below median (39.3%)
- Far West median 25.1 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 37.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,170
- California median 0.90× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median near the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,987
- California median 1.7× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 1.6× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
West Coast University-Orange County at a glance
West Coast University-Orange County
West Coast University-Orange County is a private for-profit institution in Anaheim, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNursing AdministrationHospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino39.9%Asian37.7%White or Caucasian11.3%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near West Coast University-Orange County
Other campuses in Anaheim, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Coast University-Orange County located?
West Coast University-Orange County is located in Anaheim, CA.
What is West Coast University-Orange County's tuition?
West Coast University-Orange County tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $22,506 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $32,879 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does West Coast University-Orange County cost?
Reported tuition is $22,506 and average net price is $32,879 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,369 annually.
What explains West Coast University-Orange County's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($32,879), completion (60.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($102,672). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at West Coast University-Orange County?
West Coast University-Orange County reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,421 students, Hispanic or Latino (39.9%), Asian (37.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Coast University-Orange County?
About 39.7% of students at West Coast University-Orange County are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Coast University-Orange County earn?
Median earnings are $96,114 six years after entry and $102,672 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at West Coast University-Orange County?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Coast University-Orange County students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $32,946.
Is West Coast University-Orange County public or private?
West Coast University-Orange County is a private for-profit institution located in Anaheim, CA.
Is West Coast University-Orange County an HBCU?
No. West Coast University-Orange County is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Coast University-Orange County a tribal college?
No. West Coast University-Orange County is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.