Westcliff University

Westcliff Overview

Westcliff University (Westcliff) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Irvine, CA. It is classified as School of business and management by Carnegie Classification

The Westcliff's tuition & fees is $17,670 for the academic year 2024-2025. 17% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,916.

The school has a total enrollment of 7,686 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

Westcliff's acceptance rate is 73.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.93%.

Westcliff University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Westcliff University is $17,670. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,565.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,868 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,924.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$17,670
Graduate	$15,565

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$14,868
Graduate	$15,924

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	73.15% Acceptance Rate / 17.93% Yield
Graduation Rate »	62%
Transfer-out Rate	3%
Retention Rate	72%(full-time), 84% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	7,686 (2,363 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,916

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Westcliff University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Westcliff
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone	888-491-8686
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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