West Coast University-Los Angeles

  • 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 2,581 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is equal to the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,581 students
  • Private-state tuition: $32,591
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
178 staff
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of West Coast University-Los Angeles has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The West Coast University-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,581 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,096 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
485 students
4,931 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of West Coast University-Los Angeles.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
272 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,096 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
249 students
63 students
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California All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
485 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
25%
13%
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
3%
1%
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% Black
29%
46%
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% White
5%
5%
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% Hawaiian
35%
24%
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
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% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.8333%
0.4884%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $32,591 is more than the state average of $20,392. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$32,591
$20,392
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$33,319
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,497
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
92%
92%
This chart displays the percent admitted of West Coast University-Los Angeles and the community college average percent admitted of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Coast University-Los Angeles cost?
West Coast University-Los Angeles's private state tuition is approximately $32,591.
What is the acceptance rate of West Coast University-Los Angeles?
The acceptance rate of West Coast University-Los Angeles is 92%, which is equal to the state average of 92%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,581 students
  • Private-state tuition: $32,591
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,211 per year for in-state students and $6,572 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $23,811 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is California College of Music. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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