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West Coast University-Los Angeles

#1855 in US ranking North Hollywood, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,779
Tuition & fees
$37,700
Avg. aid
$7,846
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31%
Median salary
$100,144
1 yr after graduation

What does West Coast University-Los Angeles offer in terms of athletics?

West Coast University-Los Angeles is not presented in the available campus information as a varsity-sports destination. No campus sports teams or athletic-association affiliation are identified, so applicants should not plan on NCAA competition or athletic scholarships there.

Club, intramural and informal fitness opportunities are different from varsity athletics and may change from term to term. Students who want a particular activity should ask campus student services what is currently organized and whether it is open to their schedule and program.

What student groups and Associations are available at West Coast University-Los Angeles?

Student involvement at West Coast University-Los Angeles is likely to be most relevant when connected to a student's academic program and professional interests. A current campus organization roster is the appropriate source for deciding which groups are active; university-wide descriptions do not establish that a club meets in North Hollywood.

Applicants seeking a nursing association, peer leadership role, cultural group or service activity should ask student services about recognized organizations, meeting times and how new members join. This also helps distinguish student-run groups from university-sponsored events or required professional activities.

Who studies at West Coast University-Los Angeles?

West Coast University-Los Angeles enrolled 2,673 students in the reported institutional data. Its intake includes far more transfer-in students than first-time degree-seeking undergraduates: the reported counts were 182 and 13, respectively.

Students in their twenties account for a large share of enrollment, with 814 aged 25-29 and 653 aged 22-24; hundreds more are in their thirties or older. The reported geographic figures identify the students in that measure as California residents. These patterns make the first-time, residential-freshman model a poor shorthand for the whole student body, without implying that students of any age share the same circumstances or campus experience.

IPEDS reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. That institutional ratio does not state the size of a particular lab, lecture or clinical group.

How does student life look like at West Coast University-Los Angeles?

Student life at West Coast University-Los Angeles is shaped by its professional programs and nonresidential setting. Class, lab and clinical schedules may determine when students can meet peers or take part in activities more than a traditional residence-hall calendar would.

Orientation, academic support and informal connections within a program can be especially useful to students arriving with transfer credit or balancing other commitments. Applicants can ask for a sample weekly schedule and the current hours of student support services to see what participation is realistic outside required coursework.

What libraries are available to students at West Coast University-Los Angeles?

Students should ask what library and research resources are available through the Los Angeles campus and West Coast University's online services. The reported campus count lists no standalone libraries, but a building count does not establish that students lack access to databases, journals or research help.

For health-professions coursework, useful questions include how to access scholarly articles remotely, obtain help with research assignments, find required materials and reserve a place to study. Students who need a particular space or assistive technology should confirm its availability and hours at the North Hollywood campus.

West Coast University-Los Angeles Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2673

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

12

Total staff

89 full time, 146 part time

Veterans affair office

No

West Coast University-Los Angeles Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,673

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,201
Part-time: 472

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 9
Men: 3

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 955
Black or African American: 70
White: 941
American Indian or Alaska Native: 3
Asian: 519
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 23
Two or more races: 140
Unknown: 16

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

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.