Westcliff University

Irvine, CA · Private for-profit · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

73%Acceptance rate
$35,426Average net price / year
62%Graduation rate
—Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,750Median debt at graduation
2,363Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$17,670
Total cost of attendance
$44,210
Books & supplies
$1,062
Average net price
$35,426

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$24,253
$30–48k
$33,829
$48–75k
$35,913
$75–110k
$36,031
$110k+
$40,799

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73.2%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
First-year retention
72%
Median earnings (10 yrs)
—
Median debt (graduates)
$23,750
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
6%
Students with federal loans
6%

Programs: what graduates earn

1 of 48 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Law54$58,618$45,240

Students

Undergraduates
2,363
Graduate students
7,353
Part-time
32%
Women / men
37% / 63%
White
5%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
International
9%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Avg faculty salary
$68,319 / year
Full-time faculty
8%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Website
www.westcliff.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 1% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 27% of degrees
  • Education – 4% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
  • Business & Management – 65% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Westcliff University?

73.2% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Westcliff University cost?

The average net price after grants is $35,426 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $17,670 and the full cost of attendance is $44,210.

What is the graduation rate?

62% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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