West Coast University-Ontario
West Coast University-Ontario is one of the seventy-eight private, for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Ontario.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,253 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 12 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 9 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.West Coast University-Ontario's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $34,060, and fees were $575. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $34,060 and $575 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students1,253 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 83 | 284 |
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Trinity School of Health and Allied Sciences
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West Coast University-Los Angeles
47 miles away |
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Admission
93%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,890/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,890/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,890/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $85,050 | $85,050 | $85,050 |
| ADN | 70 | $132,300 | $132,300 | $132,300 |
| BSN | 125 | $236,250 | $236,250 | $236,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 64% of West Coast University-Ontario's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 29% | $5,628 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $380 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $7,501 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 57% | $6,494 |
| Private Loans | 14% | $28,791 |
$38,904
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$40,696 |
| $30,001 to $48,000-- |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000$48,081 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,253
Undergrads
0
Graduates
935
Women
318
Men
94%
Full-time
6%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
34% |
|
Asian |
30% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
15% |
|
Two or more races |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
