University of the West Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of the West is a private research university in Rosemead, California, enrolling about 32 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Non-Resident Alien (59.4%) and Asian (15.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,446
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,845 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 32 96.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 39.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 49
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7
- Room & Board: $14,244 annual estimate
University of the West: what the data shows
Common questions about University of the West, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of the West?
University of the West is located in Rosemead, CA (ZIP 91770).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is University of the West public or private?
University of the West is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of the West cost?
Published tuition: $15,446.
Average net price after aid: $6,845.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,845 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,784.
How hard is it to get into University of the West?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of the West?
Total enrollment: 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 49 students.
Graduate enrollment: 95 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of the West?
150%-time completion rate: 37.50%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of University of the West earn?
Median earnings: $33,856 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
28.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of the West known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (11 completions)
- Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies (6 completions)
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (6 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other (4 completions)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (4 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (3 completions)
- Business Statistics (3 completions)
- Psychology, General (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of the West a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 37.50%; net price $6,845. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,446
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the West was $15,446.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,845
2024 Value
In 2024 University of the West had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,845.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,380 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,845 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$61,784 4-Year Tuition
$14,244 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,752 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,008 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of the West.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.87% 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 University of the West 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 University of the West 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 | $9,486 | $9,486 | $8,270 |
| 2014 | $9,968 | $9,968 | $13,875 |
| 2015 | $10,656 | $10,656 | $12,466 |
| 2016 | $11,412 | $11,412 | $11,740 |
| 2017 | $11,940 | $11,940 | $12,414 |
| 2018 | $12,592 | $12,592 | $8,833 |
| 2019 | $12,956 | $12,956 | $14,835 |
| 2020 | $13,556 | $13,556 | $8,968 |
| 2021 | $13,604 | $13,604 | $13,225 |
| 2022 | $14,018 | $14,018 | $18,298 |
| 2023 | $14,718 | $14,718 | $11,137 |
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
100.00% Acceptance Rate
7 Total Applicants
7 Students Admitted
4 First-Time Students Enrolled
57.14% 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
University of the West reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (59.4%), Asian (15.6%), and Black or African American (9.4%). About 28.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of the West in 2024 is 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 49 students. Graduate enrollment is about 95 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 59.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.25% 100% Completion Time
37.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.25% of students graduating from University of the West 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: 73% male / 27% female
- Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling: 83% male / 17% 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: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of the West.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for University of the West.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 11 completions
2. Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies: 6 completions
3. Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling: 6 completions
4. Religion/Religious Studies, Other: 4 completions
5. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 4 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 3 completions
7. Business Statistics: 3 completions
8. Psychology, General: 2 completions
Most popular programs at University of the West.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of the West graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of the West from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,842
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,538
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of the West is a private non-profit institution located in Rosemead, CA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 32 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (59.4%), Asian (15.6%), Black or African American (9.4%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 37.50%. Approximately 28.30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Rosemead, CA 91770
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.50% graduation rate at University of the West falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of the West located?
University of the West is located in Rosemead, CA.
What is University of the West's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of the West is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7 applicants and 7 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of the West cost?
Reported tuition is $15,446 and average net price is $6,845 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,244 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of the West?
University of the West reports undergraduate enrollment of about 49 students, Non-Resident Alien (59.4%), Asian (15.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at University of the West?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is University of the West public or private?
University of the West is a private nonprofit institution located in Rosemead, CA.
Is University of the West an HBCU?
No. University of the West is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of the West a tribal college?
No. University of the West is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of the West a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of the West does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.4%).
Is University of the West religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of the West 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
- 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.