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University of the West Science & Tech Programs

University of the West is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rosemead, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting 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 maintains an acceptance rate of 100%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements 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

Acceptance 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. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances 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

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 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. 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 shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	1

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

University of the West Graduate Student Diversity

101 of UWest’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

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

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	24
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	12
White	20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Non-Resident	37

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.

At the graduate level, 35 students took at least one online class and 17 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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.