West Coast University-Miami Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
West Coast University-Miami is a private for-profit university in Doral, Florida, enrolling about 961 students. West Coast University-Miami awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $23,317 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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $23,317
- 2024 Average Net Price: $32,539 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 961 65.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 39.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 24.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,383
- Room & Board: $10,410 annual estimate
West Coast University-Miami: what the data shows
Common questions about West Coast University-Miami, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is West Coast University-Miami?
West Coast University-Miami is located in Doral, FL (ZIP 33178-2775).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is West Coast University-Miami public or private?
West Coast University-Miami is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does West Coast University-Miami cost?
Published tuition: $23,317.
Average net price after aid: $32,539.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $29,073 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,023 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,522 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $93,268.
How big is West Coast University-Miami?
Total enrollment: 961 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,383 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at West Coast University-Miami?
150%-time completion rate: 33.33%.
First-year retention: 60.0%.
What do graduates of West Coast University-Miami earn?
Median earnings: $96,114 six years after entry; $102,672 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $32,946.
62.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is West Coast University-Miami known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (310 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is West Coast University-Miami a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.33%; median earnings $102,672 at 10 years; net price $32,539. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$23,317
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Miami was $23,317.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$32,539
2024 Value
In 2024 West Coast University-Miami had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,539.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$130,156 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$32,539 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$93,268 4-Year Tuition
$10,410 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,243 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$37,970 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$151,880 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for West Coast University-Miami.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
88.78% 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 West Coast University-Miami 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-Miami in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $24,575 | $24,575 | — |
| 2015 | $20,704 | $20,704 | $32,216 |
| 2016 | $20,350 | $20,350 | $35,604 |
| 2017 | $21,331 | $21,331 | $27,504 |
| 2018 | $21,432 | $21,432 | $25,996 |
| 2019 | $23,241 | $23,241 | $26,426 |
| 2020 | $23,241 | $23,241 | $26,894 |
| 2021 | $23,866 | $23,866 | $27,859 |
| 2022 | $23,866 | $23,866 | $33,099 |
| 2023 | $23,691 | $23,691 | $38,218 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
West Coast University-Miami reported total enrollment of about 961 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (75.1%), Black or African American (16.4%), and White (4.2%). About 62.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Coast University-Miami in 2024 is 961 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,383 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 75.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.11% 100% Completion Time
33.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.11% of students graduating from West Coast University-Miami completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for West Coast University-Miami.
Return on Investment
$32,946 Median Student Debt
$102,672 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
688.84% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for West Coast University-Miami.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 310 completions
Most popular programs at West Coast University-Miami.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for West Coast University-Miami graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Coast University-Miami from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,114
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,439
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
West Coast University-Miami is a private for-profit institution located in Doral, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 961 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (75.1%), Black or African American (16.4%), White (4.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.33%. Approximately 62.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Doral, FL 33178-2775
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.33% graduation rate at West Coast University-Miami falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Strong Career Outcomes: West Coast University-Miami graduates report median earnings of $102,672 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Coast University-Miami located?
West Coast University-Miami is located in Doral, FL.
How much does West Coast University-Miami cost?
Reported tuition is $23,317 and average net price is $32,539 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,410 annually.
What is the student body demographics at West Coast University-Miami?
West Coast University-Miami reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,383 students, Hispanic or Latino (75.1%), Black or African American (16.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Coast University-Miami?
About 39.7% of students at West Coast University-Miami are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Coast University-Miami 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-Miami?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Coast University-Miami students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $32,946.
Is West Coast University-Miami public or private?
West Coast University-Miami is a private for-profit institution located in Doral, FL.
Is West Coast University-Miami an HBCU?
No. West Coast University-Miami is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Coast University-Miami a tribal college?
No. West Coast University-Miami is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is West Coast University-Miami a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—West Coast University-Miami reports 75.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is West Coast University-Miami religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for West Coast University-Miami 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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Doral, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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.