West Coast University-Orange County
West Coast University-Orange County is one of the seventy-eight private, for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Anaheim.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,555 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 12 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 10 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 87%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.West Coast University-Orange County'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 LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students2,555 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate87% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 137 | 410 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
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West Coast University-Los Angeles
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Admission
97%
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 | $615/credit | |
| In State Students | $615/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $615/credit | |
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 |
| FNP | 50 | $30,750 | $30,750 | $30,750 |
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, 87% of West Coast University-Orange County's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 33% | $4,845 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $380 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $6,613 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $8,275 |
| Federal Student Loans | 80% | $6,167 |
| Private Loans | 40% | $26,066 |
$39,095
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$44,168 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$49,030 |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,973
Undergrads
582
Graduates
1,983
Women
572
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Asian |
39% |
|
Hispanic |
23% |
|
White |
21% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
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.
