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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 does Westcliff University offer in terms of athletics?

Westcliff competes in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics athletics under the Warriors name. Its sports offerings include basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, swimming and diving, and water polo, among others.

Varsity participation involves team eligibility, schedules, and coaching decisions; it is different from a casual recreational activity or club sport. Prospective athletes should check the current team roster and recruiting process for their sport, as well as NAIA eligibility rules. An athletics listing does not establish that every sport is offered at every location or that a particular applicant will receive a roster place or athletic aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at Westcliff University?

Westcliff lists student involvement opportunities that connect athletics, peer engagement, and entrepreneurship. Examples include the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Ambassadors, the Westcliff Alliance of Venture Entrepreneurs, and the Westcliff Entrepreneurs Business Center for Women.

These groups serve different purposes: an athlete advisory committee represents a particular student constituency, while ambassador and entrepreneurship activities offer other ways to participate. Students interested in joining should confirm each organization's current meeting schedule, eligibility, and whether participation is available to online students or only to those who can attend in person.

Who studies at Westcliff University?

Westcliff reported total enrollment of 7,686 students, but its first-time undergraduate class is a much smaller part of the university. Reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate enrollment was 548, compared with 339 transfer-in students.

Its entering-student geographic profile is notably international. In the reported residence figures, 84% were from foreign countries, while 7% were California residents and 3% came from other U.S. states. These percentages describe the population covered by that residence measure, not necessarily the citizenship or residence of all 7,686 enrolled students.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 11 to 1. That institution-wide ratio does not specify the size or instructional format of a particular class. Westcliff also reported 38 full-time and 414 part-time faculty members, making it worthwhile for applicants to ask who teaches required courses and how faculty office hours work in their program.

How does student life look like at Westcliff University?

Student life at Westcliff is shaped by a substantial international population, a relatively small entering undergraduate class, and programs that do not all revolve around a residential campus. A prospective student's experience will depend heavily on whether they attend in Irvine, study online, and participate in scheduled campus activities.

Students can connect through university events, athletics, and organized groups. Westcliff also reports personal or psychological counseling services. Applicants who value frequent in-person interaction should look at the timetable for their program and the accessibility of activities outside class; a university-wide enrollment figure alone does not show how many peers will share a campus or schedule.

What libraries are available to students at Westcliff University?

Westcliff identifies the Library and Information Resource Network, or LIRN, as a principal library resource. For students who take classes remotely or travel between locations, access to academic databases and other digital research materials is particularly important.

Students preparing for research-heavy coursework should check which databases cover their subject, how to sign in from off campus, and what help is available with finding and citing sources. They should also distinguish access to an online library network from access to a physical study space; the two meet different needs.

Westcliff University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

7686

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

164

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

38 full time, 414 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Westcliff University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,363
Graduate: 5,323

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 5,772
Part-time: 1,914

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 70
Men: 94

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 55
Black or African American: 80
White: 128
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 32
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 10
Two or more races: 52
Unknown: 1,782

Westcliff University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

Both–Both

Cheerleading

Both–Both

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Lacrosse

Men–Men

Sand volleyball

Both–Both

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

Women–Women

Swimming and diving

Both–Both

Tennis

Men–Men

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

Both–Both

Water polo

Both–Both

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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