UWest Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 100.00%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $15,446
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at UWest:
- Total Enrollment: 138, including 17 online students
- 43 Undergraduate, 95 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.4% men, 53.6% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 13%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 50%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 16 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UWest Overview
University of the West (UWest) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Rosemead, CA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The UWest's tuition & fees is $15,446 for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,625.
The school has a total enrollment of 138 and the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1 (25.00%).
UWest's acceptance rate is 100.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.00%.
University of the West is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of the West is $15,446. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,298.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,210 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,989.
| Undergraduate | $15,446 |
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| Graduate | $14,298 |
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| Undergraduate | $16,210 |
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| Graduate | $14,989 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of the West offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UWest
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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