C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100

Westcliff University

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Irvine, California 92614
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
30/100
Resources
B+
76/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
C+
58/100

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
For parents & investors

The Westcliff University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,216,658
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,243/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92707 (2.6% cap, Santa Ana)

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🏆 Where Westcliff University Ranks

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

#6
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
1%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology