At West Coast University (WCU), we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways through which students develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world. WCU was originally charted in 1909 as an ophthalmology school and spent a century growing – adding and updating programs – including being one of the first schools to offer Bachelor’s degree programs for working adults in the 1950’s. In May of 1997, the University was reorganized and new leadership emerged. Our efforts focused on becoming a leader in health care education and attracting top caliber faculty and staff. WCU designed programs to invigorate and excite students so that they enter the workforce with the skills and the confidence to compete with the best and to enjoy a lifetime membership in the health care community.
School Highlights
West Coast University-Los Angeles serves 3,636 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,636 students
In-state tuition: $32,591
Out-state tuition: $32,591
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 65%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 178 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Coast University-Los Angeles
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
The student population of West Coast University-Los Angeles has grown by 64% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The West Coast University-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,636 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
2,652 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
984 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
363 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,652 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
249 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
13%
% Hispanic
34%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
35%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1%
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $32,591 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $32,591 is more than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$32,591
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$32,591
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$33,319
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,497
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
92%
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,636 students
In-state tuition: $32,591
Out-state tuition: $32,591
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 65%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
