C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Westcliff University

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Irvine, California 92614

🌐 www.westcliff.edu/

Westcliff University — acceptance rate 45%, tuition $20,850

Outcomes

72/100

Affordability

30/100

Resources

B+

76/100

Experience

C+

60/100

Prestige

C+

58/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,532

Total Enrollment

60%

Graduation Rate

73%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

45%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Westcliff University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$23,750

Median debt at graduation

62.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Westcliff University

Median pay of first professional degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Law	$58,618	—	—	—	—	$45,240

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $1,216,658
Avg rent near campus: $3,243/mo
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🏆 Where Westcliff University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Data Analytics, General

of 21 schools

#15

Information Technology Project Management

of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$20,850	$20,850

Financial Aid

33%

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 494 grads/yr Data Analytics, General 82 grads/yr Information Technology Project Management 77 grads/yr Law 76 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 68 grads/yr Information Technology 55 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 41 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 38 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28 grads/yr Finance, General 15 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 14 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 14 grads/yr Medical Informatics 14 grads/yr Education, General 13 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 13 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 12 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 11 grads/yr Management Science 6 grads/yr Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 4 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Westcliff University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,532

Total Students

43%

Women

90%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%

Hispanic 3%

Black 1%

Asian 2%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 58%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%

Hybrid (Some Online) 6%

Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%

25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Westcliff University?

Westcliff University has an acceptance rate of 45%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Westcliff University?

Tuition at Westcliff University is $20,850 for in-state students and $20,850 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Westcliff University?

The graduation rate at Westcliff University is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Westcliff University a good school?

Westcliff University has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Westcliff University?

Westcliff University has a total enrollment of 6,532 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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