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West Coast University - Center for Graduate Studies

Los Angeles, California·Private for-profit, 4-year or above·Far West·westcoastuniversity.edu

Fall enrollment is 548 students, and 703 enrolled over the full 12-month year (2024). Source: IPEDS.

Acceptance
Grad-only
—
6-yr graduation
Grad-only
—
Total enrollment
548
peer median 939
Avg net price
Grad-only
—
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About

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.

Cohort Default Rate

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 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs4
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

202 total completions
01Health Professions
202100.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

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

IPEDS
Fall total
548
12-mo unduplicated
703

Gender split

Men
32%227
Women
68%476

Campus safety & crime statistics

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

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
5.69
3 offenses · 527 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago5.69Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
3
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

Arson
1
Robbery
1
Burglary
1

By location

3total
  • On campus3

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

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
6-yr gradRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
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
Grad-onlyGrad-only548Grad-only—
American University of Health Sciences
50%50.0%473$25,963—
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
82%100.0%1,222$30,921—
Aspen University
27%Open admission3,511$14,895—
Brookline College-Albuquerque
9%Open admission560$37,459—
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grad-onlyGrad-only841Grad-only—
Chamberlain University-Arizona
50%90.9%693$40,096—
Chamberlain University-California
0%80.0%751$36,559—
Chamberlain University-Florida
33%90.9%821$31,269—
Chamberlain University-Georgia
50%91.4%1,940$33,188—
Chamberlain University-Illinois
42%82.6%32,944$31,837—
Chamberlain University-Michigan
100%85.7%629$28,045—
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
33%100.0%1,226$37,984—
Chamberlain University-Texas
25%83.9%2,270$32,209—
Chamberlain University-Virginia
100%90.0%557$33,199—
Denver College of Nursing
No freshman cohortNo freshman entry811$30,530—
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
23%Open admission5,585$18,540—
Miami Regional University
84%84.3%916$22,113—
Nightingale College
26%Open admission6,036$30,852—
Pacific College of Health and Science
—Open admission736$57,004—
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Grad-onlyGrad-only833Grad-only—
Provo College
47%Open admission669$27,053—
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,686Grad-only—
Rocky Vista University
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,903Grad-only—
South University-Tampa
18%Open admission752$20,434—
South University-West Palm Beach
17%Open admission433$20,271—
United States University
Not reportedOpen admission2,454$21,557—
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Grad-onlyGrad-only4,370Grad-only—
West Coast University-Los Angeles
31%92.3%2,673$53,020—
West Coast University-Miami
33%100.0%961$32,539—
West Coast University-Ontario
39%88.1%2,671$49,590—
West Coast University-Orange County
60%95.3%4,586$32,879—
Peer group median33%90.5%939$31,553

Institutions like West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies

Explore the federal data for institutions in West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies's comparison group.

IPEDS
  • California

    American University of Health Sciences

    Grad rate
    50%
    Admit rate
    50.0%
    Enrollment
    473
    Net price
    $25,963
  • Nevada

    Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas

    Grad rate
    82%
    Admit rate
    100.0%
    Enrollment
    1,222
    Net price
    $30,921
  • Arizona

    Aspen University

    Grad rate
    27%
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    3,511
    Net price
    $14,895
  • New Mexico

    Brookline College-Albuquerque

    Grad rate
    9%
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    560
    Net price
    $37,459
  • New Mexico

    Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    841
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Arizona

    Chamberlain University-Arizona

    Grad rate
    50%
    Admit rate
    90.9%
    Enrollment
    693
    Net price
    $40,096
  • California

    Chamberlain University-California

    Grad rate
    0%
    Admit rate
    80.0%
    Enrollment
    751
    Net price
    $36,559
  • Florida

    Chamberlain University-Florida

    Grad rate
    33%
    Admit rate
    90.9%
    Enrollment
    821
    Net price
    $31,269
  • Georgia

    Chamberlain University-Georgia

    Grad rate
    50%
    Admit rate
    91.4%
    Enrollment
    1,940
    Net price
    $33,188
  • Illinois

    Chamberlain University-Illinois

    Grad rate
    42%
    Admit rate
    82.6%
    Enrollment
    32,944
    Net price
    $31,837
  • Michigan

    Chamberlain University-Michigan

    Grad rate
    100%
    Admit rate
    85.7%
    Enrollment
    629
    Net price
    $28,045
  • New Jersey

    Chamberlain University-New Jersey

    Grad rate
    33%
    Admit rate
    100.0%
    Enrollment
    1,226
    Net price
    $37,984
  • Texas

    Chamberlain University-Texas

    Grad rate
    25%
    Admit rate
    83.9%
    Enrollment
    2,270
    Net price
    $32,209
  • Virginia

    Chamberlain University-Virginia

    Grad rate
    100%
    Admit rate
    90.0%
    Enrollment
    557
    Net price
    $33,199
  • Colorado

    Denver College of Nursing

    Grad rate
    No freshman cohort
    Admit rate
    No freshman entry
    Enrollment
    811
    Net price
    $30,530
  • Kentucky

    Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

    Grad rate
    23%
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    5,585
    Net price
    $18,540
  • Florida

    Miami Regional University

    Grad rate
    84%
    Admit rate
    84.3%
    Enrollment
    916
    Net price
    $22,113
  • Utah

    Nightingale College

    Grad rate
    26%
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    6,036
    Net price
    $30,852
  • New York

    Pacific College of Health and Science

    Grad rate
    —
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    736
    Net price
    $57,004
  • California

    Pacifica Graduate Institute

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    833
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Utah

    Provo College

    Grad rate
    47%
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    669
    Net price
    $27,053
  • Utah

    Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,686
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Colorado

    Rocky Vista University

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    1,903
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • Florida

    South University-Tampa

    Grad rate
    18%
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    752
    Net price
    $20,434
  • Florida

    South University-West Palm Beach

    Grad rate
    17%
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    433
    Net price
    $20,271
  • California

    United States University

    Grad rate
    Not reported
    Admit rate
    Open admission
    Enrollment
    2,454
    Net price
    $21,557
  • California

    University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

    Grad rate
    Grad-only
    Admit rate
    Grad-only
    Enrollment
    4,370
    Net price
    Grad-only
  • California

    West Coast University-Los Angeles

    Grad rate
    31%
    Admit rate
    92.3%
    Enrollment
    2,673
    Net price
    $53,020
  • Florida

    West Coast University-Miami

    Grad rate
    33%
    Admit rate
    100.0%
    Enrollment
    961
    Net price
    $32,539
  • California

    West Coast University-Ontario

    Grad rate
    39%
    Admit rate
    88.1%
    Enrollment
    2,671
    Net price
    $49,590
  • California

    West Coast University-Orange County

    Grad rate
    60%
    Admit rate
    95.3%
    Enrollment
    4,586
    Net price
    $32,879

Campus network

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.

IPEDS
Part ofWest Coast University-TexasRichardson, TX · Main campus
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West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies 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.

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

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies.

What is the acceptance rate at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies?

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no undergraduate admissions cycle to report.

What is the graduation rate at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies?

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Federal graduation rates track first-time, full-time undergraduates seeking a degree. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no cohort to follow.

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.

What is the average net price at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies?

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies does not have a reported average net price. Net price is a federal metric for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so it does not report one.

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.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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