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Westcliff University

#1539 in US ranking Irvine, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$41,203
Tuition & fees
$23,310
Avg. aid
$11,916
Receiving aid
29%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Median salary
$33,910
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Westcliff University?

Westcliff's reported campus events include a pep rally, an activity associated with gathering students around athletics and school participation. It should not be treated as evidence of a larger, longstanding homecoming tradition without a documented event schedule.

For students considering the social side of enrollment, the relevant question is which events recur during their own term and whether they can attend from their program location. An event held in Irvine may offer a different experience to an online student or someone taking classes at another site.

What are the student housing and dining options at Westcliff University?

Westcliff does not report college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students planning to study in person should therefore prepare to arrange accommodation independently rather than expect an on-campus residence hall assignment.

The reported room-and-board allowance used in cost comparisons is an estimate of living expenses, not evidence of a university housing or meal-plan contract. Before signing a lease, students should compare the full cost of rent, utilities, food, deposits, and transportation with their class location and schedule. First-year students are reported as permitted to register or park a car on campus, but they should confirm current parking rules and charges separately.

Westcliff University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Westcliff University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1

Westcliff University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Westcliff University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Library and Information Resource Network (LIRN)

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

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

Westcliff University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Westcliff University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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