West Coast University-Ontario

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,060

2021 Average Net Price

$38,052

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.126%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,500

90.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

5 Graduates

About

West Coast University-Ontario is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Ontario were Registered Nursing (698 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 698 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Ontario. 79.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (193 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Ontario is $34,060, which is $19,560 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Ontario is $34,060, which is $19,560 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,052.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Ontario received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,060

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Ontario was $34,060. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Ontario is $19,560 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Coast University-Ontario (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,052

2021 Value

19.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Coast University-Ontario had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,052. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Coast University-Ontario grew by 19.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Coast University-Ontario (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,610

Room and Board

$1,525

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Ontario was of $8,610 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.89% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,525. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.35% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Coast University-Ontario (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Ontario received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.7% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast University-Ontario (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.126%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Coast University-Ontario was 0.126%, which represents 4 out of the 3179 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Coast University-Ontario had a total enrollment of 2,500 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Ontario is 2,264 students and the part-time enrollment is 236. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Ontario are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Ontario, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24% Asian, 19.7% White, 5.72% Black or African American, 5.48% Two or More Races, 2.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Ontario in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.6%), followed by Asian Female (16.4%) and White Female (15.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Ontario in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,500 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Ontario is 2,264 and the part-time enrollment is 236. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Ontario are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Coast University-Ontario (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Coast University-Ontario was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), West Coast University-Ontario had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Coast University-Ontario (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,035 enrolled students
Asian
601 enrolled students
White
492 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Ontario is 41.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24% Asian, 19.7% White, 5.72% Black or African American, 5.48% Two or More Races, 2.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 414 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Ontario. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Ontario is hispanic or latino (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Ontario is Registered Nursing (698 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Coast University-Ontario, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (698 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Ontario are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Ontario in 2021 are Health (698 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Ontario are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Ontario are Health (698 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Coast University-Ontario are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at West Coast University-Ontario are Health (698 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Coast University-Ontario.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2021)

698 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Coast University-Ontario was Registered Nursing with 698 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Coast University-Ontario according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

142

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

556

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Ontario, which is 0.255 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (556).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Coast University-Ontario by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Ontario in Registered Nursing, which is 0.255 times less than the 556 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 556 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Ontario in Registered Nursing, which is 3.92 times more than the 142 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from West Coast University-Ontario completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Coast University-Ontario is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
193 degrees awarded
White
173 degrees awarded
Asian
172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Ontario is hispanic or latino (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

3.72% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
166 degrees awarded
White Female
142 degrees awarded
Asian Female
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Ontario is hispanic or latino female (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (142 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Ontario employs 33 Instructors, 9 Assistant professors and 3 Professors. Most academics at West Coast University-Ontario are Female Instructor (27), Female Assistant professor (7), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Ontario are: Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Ontario were Instructor with 33 employees, Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Ontario were Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast University-Ontario was Female Instructor with 27 employees, Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Coast University-Ontario.