Private (for-profit)

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies

Los Angeles, California·Private for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West·westcoastuniversity.edu
Total enrollment
548
peer median 939
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West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a graduate-level institution located in California, part of West Coast University which offers various programs including master's and doctoral degrees. The university emphasizes health-related fields such as nursing, pharmacy, and occupational therapy, and operates multiple campuses across the U.S.

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 3,179 borrowers who entered repayment, 4 (0.1%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.1%
-2.2pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
3,179
Defaulted
4
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
2.6%
2017
1.6%
2018
0.5%
2019
0.1%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at WCUGS

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs3
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

210 total completions
01Health Professions
210100.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
548
12-mo unduplicated
694

Gender split

Men
33%231
Women
67%463

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 591 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    WCUGS vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions WCUGS selected for federal comparison reporting.

    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectWest Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies
    548
    American University of Health Sciences
    50%50.0%473
    Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
    82%100.0%1,222$32,603
    Aspen University
    27%3,511
    Brookline College-Albuquerque
    9%560$39,885
    Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
    841
    Chamberlain University-Arizona
    50%90.9%693$37,002
    Chamberlain University-California
    0%80.0%751
    Chamberlain University-Florida
    33%90.9%821$29,539
    Chamberlain University-Georgia
    50%91.4%1,940$31,471
    Chamberlain University-Illinois
    42%82.6%32,944$26,933
    Chamberlain University-Michigan
    100%85.7%629$26,870
    Chamberlain University-New Jersey
    33%100.0%1,226$36,438
    Chamberlain University-Texas
    25%83.9%2,270$32,247
    Chamberlain University-Virginia
    100%90.0%557
    Denver College of Nursing
    811
    Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
    23%5,585
    Miami Regional University
    84%84.3%916$28,535
    Nightingale College
    26%6,036$29,378
    Pacific College of Health and Science
    736$46,892
    Pacifica Graduate Institute
    833
    Provo College
    47%669$30,255
    Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
    1,686
    Rocky Vista University
    1,903
    South University-Tampa
    18%752$24,280
    South University-West Palm Beach
    17%433$20,494
    United States University
    2,454$21,557
    University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
    4,370
    West Coast University-Los Angeles
    31%92.3%2,673$51,992
    West Coast University-Miami
    33%100.0%961$38,218
    West Coast University-Ontario
    39%88.1%2,671$49,752
    West Coast University-Orange County
    60%95.3%4,586$36,836
    Peer group median33%90.5%939$31,859

    WCUGS Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of Institutional Research
    Phone
    866-508-2684

    The page mentions links related to the institution's offerings and information such as the BPPE Annual Report, school performance fact sheets, program brochures, and general contact details via phone. Navigational links to explore various educational programs and campus information are also provided.

    Visit IR office page

    Reports & documents (2)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Frequently asked questions about West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about WCUGS.

    How many students attend West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies?

    West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies reports a total enrollment of 548 students per the latest IPEDS.

    Where is West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies located?

    West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is located in Los Angeles, California 90004-2115.

    Who runs Institutional Research at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies?

    West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research.

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