Westcliff University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Westcliff University is a private for-profit university in Irvine, California, enrolling about 2,363 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 73.15% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Race/ethnicity unknown (75.4%) and Non-Resident Alien (9.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,670
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,426 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.15% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,363 67.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.20%
- Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 19.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 8.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,797
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,458
- Room & Board: $19,632 annual estimate
Westcliff University: what the data shows
Common questions about Westcliff University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Westcliff University?
Westcliff University is located in Irvine, CA (ZIP 92614).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Westcliff University public or private?
Westcliff University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Westcliff University cost?
Published tuition: $17,670.
Average net price after aid: $35,426.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,253 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $33,829 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $35,913 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,031 |
| $110,001+ | $40,799 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $70,680.
How hard is it to get into Westcliff University?
Admission rate: 73.15%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Westcliff University?
Total enrollment: 2,363 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,797 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5,323 students.
About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Westcliff University?
150%-time completion rate: 62.20%.
First-year retention: 71.6%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,750.
5.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Westcliff University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (494 completions)
- Data Analytics, General (82 completions)
- Information Technology Project Management (77 completions)
- Law (76 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (68 completions)
- Information Technology (55 completions)
- Engineering/Industrial Management (41 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (38 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (28 completions)
- Finance, General (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Westcliff University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.15%; completion rate 62.20%; net price $35,426. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,670
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Westcliff University was $17,670.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,426
2024 Value
In 2024 Westcliff University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,426.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$141,704 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,426 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$70,680 4-Year Tuition
$19,632 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$38,364 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$153,456 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Westcliff University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
5.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Westcliff University 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 Westcliff University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $7,020 | $7,020 | — |
| 2018 | $8,220 | $8,220 | $13,673 |
| 2019 | $8,700 | $8,700 | $19,907 |
| 2020 | $13,560 | $13,560 | $18,354 |
| 2021 | $16,593 | $16,593 | $25,243 |
| 2022 | $17,550 | $17,550 | $24,826 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $26,455 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73.15% Acceptance Rate
1,458 Total Applicants
658 Students Admitted
352 First-Time Students Enrolled
53.50% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Westcliff University reported total enrollment of about 2,363 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 63% male and 37% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (75.4%), Non-Resident Alien (9.3%), and White (5.4%). About 5.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Westcliff University in 2024 is 2,363 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,797 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,323 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.6%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 75.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.01% 100% Completion Time
62.20% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.01% of students graduating from Westcliff University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Data Analytics, General: 41% male / 59% female
- Information Technology Project Management: 68% male / 32% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Westcliff University.
Return on Investment
$23,750 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Westcliff University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 494 completions
2. Data Analytics, General: 82 completions
3. Information Technology Project Management: 77 completions
4. Law: 76 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 68 completions
6. Information Technology: 55 completions
7. Engineering/Industrial Management: 41 completions
8. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 38 completions
9. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Westcliff University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Westcliff University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Westcliff University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 8.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,591
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,259
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Westcliff University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, CA, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Data Analytics, General, Information Technology Project Management. Enrollment is approximately 2,363 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (75.4%), Non-Resident Alien (9.3%), White (5.4%). The admission rate is 73.15%. The 150%-time completion rate is 62.20%. Approximately 5.99% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
Location
Irvine, CA 92614
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Westcliff University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westcliff University located?
Westcliff University is located in Irvine, CA.
What is Westcliff University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Westcliff University is 73.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,458 applicants and 658 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Westcliff University cost?
Reported tuition is $17,670 and average net price is $35,426 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,632 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Westcliff University?
Westcliff University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,797 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (75.4%), Non-Resident Alien (9.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Westcliff University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Westcliff University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,750.
Is Westcliff University public or private?
Westcliff University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, CA.
Is Westcliff University an HBCU?
No. Westcliff University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Westcliff University a tribal college?
No. Westcliff University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Westcliff University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Westcliff University does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.3%).
Is Westcliff University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Westcliff University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Irvine, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.