University of the West

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of the West?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, University of the West listed full-time undergraduate tuition of $14,232 and required fees of $1,214, for $15,446 in tuition and required fees. The reported in-state and out-of-state amounts were the same. These charges are not a complete annual cost of attendance: housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses can add substantially to a student's budget.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $15,446.
• Part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $593 per credit hour, before applicable fees.
• Full-time graduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $14,298.
• Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $727 per credit hour, before applicable fees.

Those figures are published charges, not an individual student's final price. Eligible students may receive federal grants, California aid where applicable, institutional scholarships or grants, and federal loans. In the reported aid figures, the average undergraduate grant award from federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources was $12,625; an average is not an award offer. The university also reported that all students in the measured aid group received some form of financial aid, while 19% received student loans. With a small enrollment, neither percentage predicts a new applicant's package.

Applicants seeking need-based assistance should complete the financial-aid applications required for their circumstances and review the university's current scholarship criteria and deadlines. Compare a personalized aid offer against a full cost-of-attendance estimate, and separate grants from loans that must generally be repaid. Do not add tuition from one reporting year to a housing estimate from another and treat the result as a current university quote.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of the West?

University of the West students can seek career guidance, including individual career planning, résumé preparation, and interview workshops. These services can help with a job or internship search, but they do not constitute a placement guarantee. An internship is not reported as a requirement for every student.

Federal Work-Study, ordinary part-time employment, and internships serve different purposes. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: an eligible student earns wages through an approved job rather than receiving the entire award as an upfront tuition discount. A regular campus or local job does not necessarily require Work-Study eligibility, while an internship may be paid, unpaid, or taken for academic credit under program rules.

Students hoping to work while enrolled should ask the financial-aid office whether Work-Study is included in their offer and ask the relevant campus office how student positions are advertised. They should also consider whether available shifts fit their course schedule, particularly if a required class is offered only at certain times.