Westcliff University
About
Westcliff University (WU) is a private, for-profit university in Irvine, California. Founded in 1993, it offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificate programs and continuing education courses.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Westcliff vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Westcliff selected for federal comparison reporting.
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.
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SubjectWestcliff University | 62% | 73.2% | 7,686 | $26,455 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
California Miramar University | 0% | 18.5% | 247 | $11,007 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
DeVry College of New York | 29% | 100.0% | 107 | $34,530 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
DeVry University-Florida | 33% | — | 114 | — | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
DeVry University-Georgia | 17% | 100.0% | 522 | $30,243 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
DeVry University-Nevada | 0% | — | 1 | — | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
DeVry University-Texas | 0% | — | 17 | — | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
DeVry University-Virginia | 0% | — | 19 | $22,341 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
LIM College | 49% | 95.9% | 1,467 | $37,514 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Millennia Atlantic University | 100% | — | 220 | — | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
San Ignacio University | 72% | — | 319 | $9,433 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Schiller International University | 25% | — | 59 | $24,840 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Strayer University-Georgia | 25% | — | 4,916 | $18,224 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Strayer University-Global Region | 8% | — | 12,098 | $18,918 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Strayer University-Maryland | 38% | — | 1,290 | $18,092 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Strayer University-South Carolina | 0% | — | 2,110 | $22,134 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Strayer University-Tennessee | 0% | — | 1,965 | $18,466 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Strayer University-Texas | 25% | — | 2,508 | $17,517 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
University of Phoenix-Texas | 40% | — | 6 | — | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
University of the Potomac-VA Campus | 50% | — | 551 | — | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | 27% | — | 1,241 | $18,868 | Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Peer group median | 25% | 95.9% | 522 | $18,918 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The purpose of these data is to effectively demonstrate how well Westcliff achieves its goals and objectives, which focus on enhancing the performance and the achievement of learning outcomes by students.
Visit IR office page- Dr. Sammy ElzarkaDirector
- Giang DoData Analyst
- Brian LeeData Analyst
- Jason LeeData Analyst
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryWestcliff University GlossaryWestcliff University's glossary section is dedicated to defining crucial terms used by the university staff, faculty, and the Institutional Research Department. Covering a broad spectrum of topics from academic performance indicators to big data analytics, online education, global trends, and finance, the glossary serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding key concepts and initiatives related to higher education and institutional research.ir.westcliff.edu
- Strategic planWestcliff University 2020-2025 Strategic Plan2020Westcliff University's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan focuses on achieving academic excellence and enhancing student success through innovative programs and comprehensive support systems. The plan aims to develop a diverse team of professionals and expand the university's reach both nationally and globally. Emphasizing community engagement and visibility, Westcliff strives to foster collaborative relationships and promote a culture of service among its staff and students.westcliff.edu
Grants & funding opportunities (7)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityDr. David McKinney Memorial ScholarshipWestcliff Universityinstitution_site$10,000
- opportunityHarris-Cooper Rising Groups in STEM ScholarshipWestcliff Universityinstitution_site$10,000
- opportunityFounder’s Scholarship for Business (Doctoral)Westcliff Universityinstitution_site$5,000
- opportunityCybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate Introductory ScholarshipWestcliff Universityinstitution_site$1,500
- opportunityFull Stack Coding Bootcamp Certificate Introductory ScholarshipWestcliff Universityinstitution_site$1,500
- opportunityCivil Servant ScholarshipWestcliff Universityinstitution_site
- opportunityMilitary ScholarshipWestcliff Universityinstitution_site
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