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University of the West

University of the West is a small, private institution located in Rosemead, ca. Founded in 1990, University of the West offers undergraduate degrees in 20 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 59 undergraduates
cost $14,018 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of the West? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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June
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of the West is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 5:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
5 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Computer Science and Information Technology
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Religion/Religious Studies
Applied Mathematics
Information Science/Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,018
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,656
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,452
Cost of attendance* $28,278
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $28,278 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,018
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,656
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,452
Cost of attendance* $28,278
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $28,278 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of the West has a total undergraduate enrollment of 59, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

164

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
1%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
82%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770
phone 626-571-8811
address www.uwest.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of the West to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of the West?

University of the West is located in Rosemead, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at University of the West? 

The acceptance rate for University of the West is 78%.

What’s the average GPA for University of the West?

The average high school GPA for University of the West students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of the West?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of the West including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $113,112.

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