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University of the West Trade Programs

University of the West is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rosemead, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of the West?

Contact details for UWest can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770
Phone:	6265718811
Website:	www.uwest.edu/
Admissions:	www.uwest.edu/admissions-information/
Financial Aid:	www.uwest.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into UWest?

You can apply to UWest online at: applyuwest.org/

UWest is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UWest

Here’s what UWest requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UWest?

UWest has an acceptance rate of 100%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 25% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at UWest vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1	1	100%
Women	3	3	100%

Can I Afford University of the West?

The average net price after aid at UWest is $11,137. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,232
In-State Fees	$1,214
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,232
Out-of-State Fees	$1,214
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,446
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,446

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 8% of students at UWest receive some form of financial aid (4 students).

Nearly 83% of students at UWest receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,625 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,005.

Student Loan Debt

19% of UWest undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,873 per year.

University of the West Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 114 students enrolled at UWest, all undergraduate. UWest is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 41 undergraduate students at UWest, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	2
White	0
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	28

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UWest are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	1

Additionally, approximately 69.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of the West

UWest provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

9 undergraduate students at UWest took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of the West

UWest offers 7 distinct academic programs.

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

Institutional Profile

UWest maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• 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.