West Coast University-Miami

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

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Miami was $18,965, with $4,352 in required fees. The reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state students, making tuition and mandatory fees $22,470 when those two figures are combined.

• Reported part-time undergraduate tuition: $583 per credit hour.
• Reported books and supplies cost: $3,663.
• Reported average net price for students from families earning $48,001-$75,000: $33,023.
• Reported average net price for students from families earning $75,001-$110,000: $35,522.

Tuition and fees are not a complete living-expense budget. Students also need to plan for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses, particularly travel to clinical sites. The net-price figures represent averages after grant aid for the specified income groups; they are not quoted tuition rates or individualized offers. In the same reporting period, 80% of students received financial aid and 89% used student loans. The average undergraduate grant award from all reported grant sources was $7,354. Before enrolling, request a cost-of-attendance estimate for the exact program and start date, then compare it with a written aid offer and the amount to be borrowed.

What are the work-study opportunities at West Coast University-Miami?

Students considering a job while enrolled at West Coast University-Miami should first check whether they have a Federal Work-Study award and whether suitable positions are available. Federal Work-Study is need-based student employment awarded through financial aid; it is not a grant paid in full at the start of a term.

Eligibility generally begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but an aid award does not itself secure a job. Ordinary off-campus employment is different: students arrange it independently, and its wages are not a Federal Work-Study award. Nursing applicants should compare any work schedule with required labs and clinical shifts, which may be less flexible than lecture times. The financial aid office can clarify Work-Study eligibility, while the campus career-services team can address employment preparation and job-search support.