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University of the West

#1381 in US ranking Rosemead, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$19,418
Avg. aid
$12,625
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median salary
$28,288
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of the West?

Common Ground Week and Diversity Week are reported University of the West events. Their names reflect the university's emphasis on dialogue across backgrounds, but the activities, dates, and organizers can vary from one year to the next.

Students interested in attending or helping organize an event should use the current campus calendar for an actual schedule rather than assume either week follows a fixed annual format. At a small institution, recurring events can offer a practical way to meet people outside one's degree program; that is distinct from claiming a particular event has a documented attendance level or longstanding format.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of the West?

University of the West offers college-operated, coed housing for undergraduates. Reported housing features include high-speed internet access and electronically operated residence entrances. Housing availability does not, by itself, mean that every applicant is guaranteed a room.

A student considering residence should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and room assignment process before comparing it with an off-campus lease. Meal arrangements require the same attention: whether a dining option is included in a housing contract, purchased separately, or available only at particular hours can materially change a student's budget. Commuters should account for meals and travel in their own cost estimates even if they do not apply for campus housing.

University of the West Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

6

University of the West Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
3:1
Undergraduates living on campus
80%

University of the West Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop

University of the West Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Lewis R. Lancaster Research Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of the West Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of the West Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.