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Westwood College-South Bay
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Information Summary
Ranks 3174th overall and 287th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
28.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,111 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
65 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
52% / 75% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
628 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Torrance, CA 90502
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,038 (17,038 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 5,571 (2.92 people per house) |
| Families | 3,935 (3.5 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,468 |
| Pop. — Asian | 5,021 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 362 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 265 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,738 |
| Pop. — Other | 3,218 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Westwood College-South Bay?
Ranks 2226th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,905 | $12,905 | $12,905 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,111 | $14,111 | $14,111 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,568 | $23,568 | $23,568 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $16,036 | $16,036 | $16,036 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $12,198  $13,005 |
$12,198  $13,005 |
$12,198  $13,005 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,125  $1,106 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,397  $6,584 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,792  $2,873 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,870  $1,925 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Westwood College-South Bay use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Westwood College-South Bay accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Westwood College-South Bay Ranks 64th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,282 | 77 |  70% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,721 | 3 |  3% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $11,483 | 109 |  99% |
| Any financial aid type | 110 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Westwood College-South Bay?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 66 | 78 | 144 |
Hispanic | 167 | 182 | 349 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 13 | 42 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 22 | 24 | 46 |
Race Unknown | 18 | 26 | 44 |
| Total | 305 | 323 | 628 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Westwood College-South Bay.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 21 | |
| 14 | 1 | 15 | |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | |
| 7 | 3 | 10 | |
| 6 | 1 | 7 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ||||||||
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Computer Graphics | ||||||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 15 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Graphic Design | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| Interior Design | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 16 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 69 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Westwood College-South Bay Ranks 3256th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $37,809 ($39,165 male / $36,001 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (4 male / 3 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 46 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $33,616 |
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Westwood College-South Bay Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. For all that, specific special study options were not reported. Westwood College: Long Beach is unique in its study options. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Westwood College: Long Beach.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Graphic Design, Interior Design
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Systems Security, Networking/LAN/WAN Management
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Fashion Merchandising
Westwood College-South Bay Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, nonetheless did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Furthermore, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Westwood College-South Bay Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Westwood College-South Bay Students
Westwood College: Long Beach offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Further, it is part of an Urban setting and Large city (250,000 – 499,999). The school’s size is approximately four hundred and fifty degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Urban setting and Large city (250,000 – 499,999).
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