University of the West (UWest)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Rosemead, CA that admits 100% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
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Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,273

Private nonprofitLarge suburb32 undergraduates

Cost of UWest

Admissions

Acceptance rate100%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$29,611
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,273
Rank in California (earnings)112th of 129 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants28%
Students with federal loans21%

Majors and programs at UWest

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations18——
English Language and Literature1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12——
Psychology6——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Applied Mathematics———
Business Administration, Management and Operations4——
Information Science/Studies3——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods4——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions13——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries15——
Psychology———
Religion/Religious Studies3——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Religion/Religious Studies6——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies4——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——

Similar colleges in California

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon——$49,860
Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont——$75,789
Haven UniversityGarden Grove———
California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco——$45,809
Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding$15,245100%$52,967
Claremont Lincoln UniversityClaremont———
California Prestige UniversitySanta Fe Springs$26,707——
Northcentral UniversitySan Diego——$49,778

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About UWest

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationRosemead, CA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates32
Student-to-faculty ratio4 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Websiteuwest.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is UWest's acceptance rate?

University of the West admits 100% of applicants.

How much do UWest graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,273 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 112th of 129 similar colleges in California.

What is UWest's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.