University of the West

Rosemead, CA · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Large suburb

100%Acceptance rate
$6,845Average net price / year
38%Graduation rate
—Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
32Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$15,446
Total cost of attendance
$21,278
Room & board
$14,244
Books & supplies
$1,062
Average net price
$6,845

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$6,845

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100.0%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
First-year retention
50%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$33,856
Median earnings (10 yrs)
—
Median debt (graduates)
—
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
28%
Students with federal loans
19%

Students

Undergraduates
32
Graduate students
113
Part-time
3%
Women / men
72% / 28%
White
3%
Hispanic
9%
Black
9%
Asian
16%
International
59%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
4:1
Avg faculty salary
$52,578 / year
Full-time faculty
24%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Website
www.uwest.edu
Also known as
UWest

Most popular fields

  • Education – 5% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 21% of degrees
  • Psychology – 26% of degrees
  • Business & Management – 47% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of the West?

100.0% of applicants were admitted.

How much does University of the West cost?

The average net price after grants is $6,845 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $15,446 and the full cost of attendance is $21,278.

What is the graduation rate?

38% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.