West Coast University-Miami

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,816

2022 Average Net Price

$31,226

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.126%

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

100%

36 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

914

57.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

28.6%

2 Graduates

About

West Coast University-Miami is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Coast University-Miami were Registered Nursing (276 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 288 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Coast University-Miami. 82.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (217 degrees), 5.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $22,816, which is $10,134 more than the national average for ($12,682).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $22,816, which is $10,134 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,226.

In 2022, 74% of undergraduate students attending West Coast University-Miami received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,816

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at West Coast University-Miami was $22,816. The cost of tuition at West Coast University-Miami is $10,134 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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

Average Net Price

$31,226

2022 Value

19.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 West Coast University-Miami had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,226. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of West Coast University-Miami grew by 19.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Coast University-Miami (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

$9,090

Room and Board

$1,459

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Coast University-Miami was of $9,090 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 10.7% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,459. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 3.51% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at West Coast University-Miami received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 14.9% with respect to 2021, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Coast University-Miami (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-Miami 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.

Admissions

West Coast University-Miami received 36 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 177% annual growth. Out of those 36 applicants, 36 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 914 students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami in 2022.

West Coast University-Miami has an overall enrollment yield of 38.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

Accepted Out of 36

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Coast University-Miami was 100% (36 admissions from 36 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 100%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants grew by 177%, while admissions grew by 177%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Coast University-Miami (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

West Coast University-Miami had a total enrollment of 914 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Miami is 527 students and the part-time enrollment is 387. This means that 57.7% of students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Miami, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Black or African American, 4.81% White, 1.64% Asian, and 1.64% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at West Coast University-Miami in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (69.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Coast University-Miami in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 914 students. The full-time enrollment at West Coast University-Miami is 527 and the part-time enrollment is 387.

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

Retention Rate over Time

18%

2022 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-Miami was 18%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
709 enrolled students
Black or African American
125 enrolled students
White
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Coast University-Miami is 77.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Black or African American, 4.81% White, 1.64% Asian, and 1.64% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.219%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 186 more women than men received degrees from West Coast University-Miami. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino (217 degrees awarded). There were 5.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Coast University-Miami is Registered Nursing (276 degrees awarded).

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-Miami.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2022)

276 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Coast University-Miami was Registered Nursing with 276 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

237

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 51 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami, which is 0.215 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (237).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 51 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami in Registered Nursing, which is 0.215 times less than the 237 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 237 degrees were awarded to men at West Coast University-Miami in Registered Nursing, which is 4.65 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at West Coast University-Miami is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
217 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino (217 degrees awarded). There were 5.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

0.347% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
176 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Coast University-Miami is hispanic or latino female (176 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (41 degrees).

Operations

West Coast University-Miami employs 24 Instructors, 8 Assistant professors and 2 Associate professors. Most academics at West Coast University-Miami are Female Instructor (20), Female Assistant professor (7), and Male Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami are: Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.7M

2022 Salaries

8.46%

growth from 2021

In 2022, West Coast University-Miami paid a median of $11.7M in salaries, a 8.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.4% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 22.4% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, West Coast University-Miami paid a total of $3.29M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $446k (66.8%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami were Instructor with 24 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami were Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Coast University-Miami was Female Instructor with 20 employees, Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Male Instructor with 4 employees.

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

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