University of the West
- Graduation Rate
- 33% D
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Net Price
- $6,845 A-
- 60% less than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 100% F
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
- Enrollment
- 32
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduation of 33% — 43% below the national average.
About University of the West
University of the West is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Liberal Arts College
- Carnegie Class
- Baccalaureate · Arts & Sciences
- Enrollment
- 32
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Business & Marketing, Psychology, Humanities, Education
Why students choose University of the West
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 100% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $6,845 a year after grants and scholarships — 60% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduate earnings aren't reported for this school yet.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective University of the West is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into University of the West? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Rosemead, California, University of the West admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%. The graduation rate is roughly 33%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 24%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $5,842
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.60
- Applicants
- 23
- Admitted
- 18
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend University of the West? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at University of the West is $15,446, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $6,845. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $6,845 after need-based grants.
- In-State Tuition
- $15,446
- Out-of-State
- $15,446
- Avg Net Price
- $6,845
- Pell Grant Rate
- 28%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 19%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $6,845
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is University of the West Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
- 6 Years After Entry
- $33,856
- 8 Years
- $33,522
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 15%
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (3)
- 11%
- 100% (3)
- 11%
- 100% (3)
- 11%
- 100% (3)
- 11%
How University Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Total Expenses
- $6,595,820
- Federal Grants
- $470,088
- Investment Income
- $-2,538,075
Top Programs
The fields University of the West awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Business & Marketing 47%
- Psychology 26%
- Humanities 21%
- Education 5%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for University of the West's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- CPurchasing Manager$131,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CTraining Manager$125,040 · 6% growthResilient 74
- CProduct Manager$125,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- C-Scrum Master$105,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into University of the West? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Rosemead, California, University of the West admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%. The graduation rate is roughly 33%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend University of the West? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at University of the West is $15,446, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $6,845. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $6,845 after need-based grants.
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