West Coast University-Orange County
Anaheim, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,971
Graduate Enrollment: 1,331
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 20% / 80% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 21.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 24.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 15.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 19.7%
Black: 3.2%
Hispanic: 27.2%
Asian: 40.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2.9%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 3.2%
Hispanic: 27.2%
Asian: 40.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2.9%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,981
In-State tuition: $22,548Out-of-State tuition: $22,548
Estimated books and supplies: $1,402 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,568 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,831 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,657 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 83.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $32,946 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $349 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,080 |
| $30k-48k | $35,181 |
| $48k-75k | $0 |
| $75k-110k | $35,967 |
| $110k+ | $37,981 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 50%6-year graduation rate: 50%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $32,946 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $24,427 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $24,575 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 79.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 55.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 56.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $85,446 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $97,300 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 58 | $36,134 | $357 | $68,851 ($5,738) | $70,617 ($5,885) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 81 | $292 | $55,760 ($4,647) | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 66 | $310 | $59,578 ($4,965) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 684 | $38,145 | $362 | $86,170 ($7,181) | $98,869 ($8,239) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 138 | $405 | $107,626 ($8,969) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $79,524Full time faculty: 19%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
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