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Westcliff University Business Programs

Westcliff University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Westcliff University?

Contact details for Westcliff University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone:	9498255999
Website:	www.westcliff.edu/
Admissions:	www.westcliff.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.westcliff.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Westcliff University?

You can apply to Westcliff University online at: www.westcliff.edu/admissions/apply/

Westcliff University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Westcliff University

Here’s what Westcliff University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Westcliff University?

Westcliff University admits 73%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Westcliff University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,723	1,981	73%
Women	1,344	995	74%

Can I Afford Westcliff University?

The average net price after aid at Westcliff University is $26,455. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$17,520
In-State Fees	$150
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,520
Out-of-State Fees	$150
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,670
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,670

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 7% of students at Westcliff University receive some form of financial aid (134 students).

Nearly 17% of students at Westcliff University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,916 per student.

6% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,855.

Student Loan Debt

6% of Westcliff University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,072 per year.

Westcliff University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,985 students enrolled at Westcliff University. Westcliff University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,037 undergraduate students at Westcliff University, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Westcliff University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	28
Black or African American	69
Hispanic	46
White	109
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	44
Non-Resident	189

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Westcliff University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	39
Texas	3
Arizona	2
Michigan	2
Nevada	2

Additionally, approximately 9.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Westcliff University Graduate Student Diversity

4,495 of Westcliff University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Westcliff University, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Westcliff University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	350
Black or African American	58
Hispanic	121
White	202
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	3,366

Online Learning at Westcliff University

Westcliff University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

175 undergraduate students at Westcliff University took at least one online class — of those, 1,826 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 206 students took at least one online class and 694 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Westcliff University

The following business programs are offered at Westcliff University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	224	245	34	505
Marketing	—	28	—	28
Finance and Financial Management Services	—	15	—	15
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	—	14	—	14
International Business	—	14	—	14
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	—	—	6	6
Human Resources Management and Services	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Westcliff University

Westcliff University offers 9 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Westcliff University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.