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West Coast University-Texas

#2561 in US ranking Richardson, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$26,785
Avg. aid
$7,862
Receiving aid
67%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
11%
Median salary
$80,831

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

West Coast University-Texas is not presented as a conventional varsity-sports campus. Prospective students should not plan on NCAA recruiting, intercollegiate competition, or athletic scholarships without confirmation of a specific current program.

Casual fitness or student-organized recreation, where available, is different from varsity athletics. Applicants for whom sports participation is important should ask the Richardson campus about its current facilities and activities rather than assume offerings are shared across West Coast University locations.

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

Student involvement at West Coast University-Texas is most usefully evaluated at the campus and program level. A university-wide organization or professional association may not have an active Richardson chapter, and participation rules can vary.

Students interested in nursing-related groups, professional development, service, or peer leadership should request the current roster of recognized Texas-campus organizations and ask how to join. That provides a firmer basis for comparison than an undated list of clubs or informal social activities.

Who studies at West Coast University-Texas?

West Coast University-Texas enrolled 1,887 students in the reported population data. Its age profile includes many adults: 500 students were ages 25-29, and roughly three-quarters of all enrolled students were 25 or older.

The reported intake included substantially more transfer-in students than first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. The geographic reporting identifies the student population as overwhelmingly Texas-based. These figures describe enrollment, not any individual student's circumstances or the availability of a particular class schedule.

The campus also reports students across multiple racial and ethnic groups. Because demographic counts can use different reporting populations and categories, individual group totals should not be assumed to add up to the overall enrollment figure.

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

Everyday student life at West Coast University-Texas is shaped by a career-focused academic schedule and a nonresidential campus. Students may build connections through classes, study groups, clinical preparation, and campus activities rather than through residence-hall life.

The age and transfer profile makes practical scheduling particularly relevant. Applicants can ask how orientation works for their entry route, when academic advising is available, and whether tutoring or other support can be accessed outside scheduled classes. Those details may matter as much as the number of advertised activities for someone balancing coursework with work or family responsibilities.

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

West Coast University-Texas reports one campus library. For a prospective student, the key question is which research and study resources are accessible through the Richardson location and remotely.

Applicants should check the current library service information for opening hours, study space, research help, and access to nursing and health-sciences journals and databases. Students in clinical or evening schedules should pay particular attention to off-campus access and support hours rather than assume the physical library is open whenever they need it.

West Coast University-Texas Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1887

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

9

Total staff

42 full time, 88 part time

Veterans affair office

No

West Coast University-Texas Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,162
Graduate: 725

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,374
Part-time: 513

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 8
Men: 1

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 385
Black or African American: 366
White: 176
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 133
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 66
Unknown: 5

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.